Chef Bren Herrera: Lollipop Lamb Chops with Mint and Parsley Relish

Lollipop Lamb Chops with Mint and Parsley Relish

Recipe courtesy of Bren Herrera

Ingredients

8, bone-in lollipop lamb chops Kosher salt Black pepper Olive oil 1 tablespoon butter Mint relish ½ cup fresh mint, minced ½ cup curly parsley, minced 3–4 cloves minced or pressed garlic 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar 2 teaspoons agave or orange blossom honey 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method

Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat a medium to large cast iron skillet over high heat. Drizzle with oil and butter. Once the butter melts, place the lamb chops in the skillet.

Sear the lamb chops on each side until golden brown. Cook to your desired internal temperature and remove to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

While the lamb chops are resting, make the mint relish. Add all of the ingredients into a medium bowl, mix to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the lamb chops with mint relish and enjoy!

Lamb lollipops are paired with an heirloom mushroom melange and creamed butternut squash.