Lamb Chops with Lemon Mint Sauce
This dish is as healthy as it is tasty! Lamb is an excellent source of high-quality protein and is a source of iron, B vitamins and trace elements such as copper, manganese, and selenium. By topping the lamb chops with the lemon mint sauce, it not only freshens the dish, but also provides high amounts of vitamin K, C, and A.
Lamb Chops with Lemon Mint Sauce
Lamb is an excellent source of high quality protein and is a source of iron, B vitamins and trace elements such as copper, manganese and selenium.
| Course | Main Course | |
|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Middle-East | |
| Keyword | lamb,lemon,mint | |
| Prep Time | 10 minutes | |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes | |
| Total Time | 30 minutes | |
| Servings | 4 servings | |
| Calories | 740 kcal |
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shoulder chops (1 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 cups parsley finely chopped
- 2 cups cilantro finely chopped
- 2 cups mint finely chopped
- 1 lemon freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix garlic, cilantro, parsley, mint, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Lightly salt lamb chops and thoroughly coat the chops with a thin layer of flour.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chops to the heated skillet and cook to desired doneness. Personally, I cook each side for 4-5 minutes per side (medium-rare).
- Serve with lemon mint sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Lamb Chops with Lemon Mint Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 740 Calories from Fat 477
% Daily Value*
Fat 53g82%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 128mg43%
Sodium 130mg6%
Potassium 925mg26%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 45g90%
Vitamin A 4025IU81%
Vitamin C 63.8mg77%
Calcium 128mg13%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.