Lamb Chops with Sauce Vierge

Pan-seared lamb chops served with a fresh Mediterranean-style warm tomato, garlic, lemon, and herb sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 685.2 kcals 685.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 6.2 grams 6.2 grams
Fat 54.8 grams 54.8 grams
Protein 42.4 grams 42.4 grams
Cook Time
12 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
zest and juice only
Meat
2
piece
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
30
ml
Basil
chopped fresh leaves
15
ml
Parsley
chopped fresh flatleaf for garnish
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for rubbing the lamb
15
ml
Olive Oil
for the sauce
Vegetables
1
piece
Tomato
seeds removed and chopped

Steps

  • Rub the lamb chops with 15ml olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chops on a hot griddle pan for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
  • Let the lamb rest for five minutes away from the heat.
  • Fry the crushed garlic and chopped tomato in 15ml olive oil for one minute.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped basil after removing from heat.
  • Drizzle the sauce over the chops and garnish with parsley to serve.