Lamb Chops Pesto Recipe
Turn lamb chops and broil an additional 5 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
Lamb chops pesto recipe. In a 450 oven bake uncovered for 15 20 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness for medium rare a thermometer should read 135. Coat chops with pesto. 7 mins more for well done.
Place lamb and tomatoes on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Rub mixture all over the lamb. Add the olive oil and pine nuts and process until the mixture forms a paste about 30 seconds.
Mix together equal amounts of pesto and yogurt then spread over each chop. Pesto recipe 3 cups basil leaves freshly packed 1 2 cup almonds 1 2 cup parmesan cheese grated 3 garlic cloves 1 2 tsp salt 1 4 tsp black pepper ground 1 2 cup olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice optional. In a food processor combine the basil cilantro and garlic.
While couscous stands spread 2 tablespoons pesto over both sides of lamb. Spread 1 1 2 teaspoons pesto over cut sides of tomatoes. 1 rack of lamb 2 tbsp of pesto kosher salt and pepper to taste.
In a large cast iron skillet heat the coconut oil over medium high heat until very hot. Season pesto mixture with salt and black pepper. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees f.
Grill the lamb chops 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Rub a little oil onto each side of the lamb then season to taste with salt and pepper. Turn the steaks over and continue cooking until done to your desired degree of doneness 3 to 4 minutes for medium.