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Double Lamb Chops with Ginger-Mint Crust

4.3

(17)

Accompany this dish with sautéed greens. Pour a Merlot alongside.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

4 ounces crusty day-old baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
4 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature
12 4- to 5-ounce double loin lamb chops (each about 1 3/4 inches thick)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Blend first 4 ingredients in processor until finely chopped. Add butter pieces and process until paste forms.

    Step 2

    Place chops on large baking sheet. Press bread mixture firmly on top of chops to adhere. Roast lamb to desired doneness, about 25 minutes for medium-rare. Let stand 5 minutes. Place 2 chops on each of 6 plates.

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