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Pan Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Mint Jalapeno Marinade

These perfectly seared lamb loin chops are marinated in a mint jalapeno marinade for deliciously tender lamb!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Greek
Calories: 356
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 lamb loin chops bone in
For The Marinade:
  • 1 jalapeno deseeded
  • ½ cup mint
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon lime juice fresh
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Method
 

  1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a food processor until combined.
  2. 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.
  3. Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. 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