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December 7, 2020
I’m pairing grilled lamb chops with the only sauce you’ll ever need for lamb chops: a simple charred scallion pesto! Perfect for spring and summer nights!
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Boy, have I got a delicious and SIMPLE weeknight meal for you guys today! I’m digging lamb chops because they’re so easy to grill up, and I love pairing them in different ways.
The last time I featured lamb chops on the blog I paired them with some hearty orzo and a tasty balsamic sauce, which was perfect for the fall and winter. Today, in honor of the hopefully impending spring season, I’m sharing a lighter take on lamb chops by pairing them with this simple charred scallion pesto!
Charring the scallions before creating the pesto takes a bit of that onion-y bite away from the scallions, and gives a lovely grilled aroma to the pesto. I also toasted some pine nuts to top the dish off with, and served with a quick orzo side dish. These would go equally well with couscous, pasta, or your favorite veggies!
Now it’s your turn: what is your favorite way to cook lamb? Share with me below!
Lamb Chops with Charred Scallion Pesto
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bunch scallions about 5-7 scallions
- 2 tablespoons + 1/2 cup olive oil plus
- extra for lamb chops
- Kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup packed basil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- Ground black pepper
- 8 lamb chops
Instructions
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Heat a grill pan or grill to medium-high heat. Place scallions on a small sheet tray and drizzle two tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Grill for about 3-5 minutes per side, until starting to char and brown. Remove and allow to cool while you prepare the other ingredients.
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Add garlic cloves to a food processor and pulse until minced. Add grilled scallions, basil, and pine nuts and pulse until combined. With food processor running, drizzle in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil through the top. Pulse until creamy. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste; pulse several more times to combine.
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Season lamb chops on all sides with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving with scallion pesto and pine nuts..
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