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Pan Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Mint Jalapeno Marinade

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Marinating Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Bailey
These perfectly seared lamb loin chops are marinated in a mint jalapeno marinade for deliciously tender lamb!
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Ingredients

  • 6 lamb loin chops bone in

For The Marinade:

  • 1 jalapeno deseeded
  • 1/2 cup mint
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice fresh
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in a food processor until combined.
  • Pat lamb loin chops dry with paper towel. Add to a plastic bag with marinade, and allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour or in the fridge overnight.
  • Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add lamb loin chops to the pan, and brush off extra marinade. Sear for 2 minutes on each side or until nicely charred and cooked to your liking. For medium rare, cook lamb to 135°F.
  • Allow lamb loin chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Lamb Loin Temperatures:
125°F for rare | 135°F for medium rare | 145°F for medium | 155°F for medium well  | 165°F for well done
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg