1Rack of Lambfat trimmed and cut into single chops
Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
1TspRosemary(or Thyme), choppedif you don't have fresh, use dried
3TbspsOlive Oilextra virgin
10 Garlic Cloves (medium-sized)peeled and any large ones cut in half
3TbspsWater
2TbspsFresh Lemon Juice
2 TbspsFresh Parsleyminced
Pinch of Crushed Hot Pepper Flakes
Fresh Rosemary or Thyme sprigsto garnish
Instructions
Season lamb with salt and pepper and sprinkle lightly with rosemary or thyme.
In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat, until shimmering.
Add lamb chops and garlic cloves and cook until the chops are browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
Using tongs turn the chops and garlic cloves and finish cooking for another minute until both sides are browned. For medium rare (4 minutes total). For more well-done meat cook an additional 1-2 minutes (5-6 minutes total).
Transfer chops to plates or a platter, leaving the garlic in the skillet.
Add the water, lemon juice, parsley and crushed hot pepper flakes to the pan and cook, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom, until simmering, about 1 minute.
Pour the garlic and pan sauce over the lamb chops and serve immediately.
Garnish with rosemary or thyme sprigs, if desired.
Notes
This dish is a very simple recipe and can be on the table in less than a 1/2 hour.The ingredient list is short but the taste is big!For more well-done meat, cook for 1-2 minutes longer (a total of 5-6 minutes).I buy my rack of lamb at Costco. If you buy your lamb through a butcher, ask him/her to trim the lamb and cut into chops to save time.