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baked lamb chops recipe With Mint Pistachio Crust
- Total Time: 41 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Baked Lamb Chops with Mint Pistachio Crust recipe offers tender lamb and a vibrant, crunchy crust, perfect for an easy family dinner or an impressive dish without fuss. It’s a satisfying and effortlessly elegant meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4–6 loin or rib chops, 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick lamb chops
- 0.5 cup (60 g) pistachios, shelled, unsalted
- 0.25 cup (10 g) fresh mint leaves, packed
- 0.5 cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon (3 g) salt, plus more for seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon (1 g) pepper, plus more for seasoning
Instructions
- Prep Lamb: Pat the lamb chops very dry with paper towels to ensure a better sear and crust adhesion. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides, making sure they’re well-coated.
- Make Crust: In a food processor, combine pistachios, fresh mint, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Pulse until a coarse, sticky mixture forms.
- Apply Crust: Lightly brush both sides of each lamb chop with Dijon mustard. Firmly press the mint pistachio crust mixture onto one side of each chop, ensuring a good, even coating that sticks well (If the crust isn’t adhering, add 0.5 teaspoon more olive oil to the mixture and re-pulse).
- Bake Chops: Place the crusted lamb chops on a wire rack set over a baking sheet (crust side up). Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130-135°F (54-57°C) for medium-rare to medium. The crust should be golden and fragrant.
- Rest Lamb: Remove the lamb from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows juices to redistribute, ensuring tender, moist lamb.
Notes
For extra crispiness, pan-sear the non-crusted side for 2-3 minutes before baking. For a quicker option, air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-14 minutes, flipping halfway. Add a dash of lemon zest to the crust for a bright note. Use store-bought minced garlic for a shortcut. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free panko. Walnuts can substitute pistachios for the crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop (approx. 175 g)
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg