Name: Lamb Chops with Caper Orange Garlic Crust
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup drained bottled capers (2 1/2 oz), rinsed well and finely chopped; 4 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 lb loin lamb chops (4 chops about 1 inch thick), tails cut off and discarded if desired; 1/4 teaspoon salt

The size and thickness of lamb chops can vary greatly, so you may have to adjust your cooking time (see cooks' note, below).

Cooks' note:

•If your chops are only 1/2 inch thick, cook chops, turning over once, 6 minutes total for medium-rare.

Recipe information

Total Time
35 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup drained bottled capers (2 1/2 oz), rinsed well and finely chopped

4 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 lb loin lamb chops (4 chops about 1 inch thick), tails cut off and discarded if desired

1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1
Stir together capers, zest, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl. Pat chops dry and season with salt. Arrange chops on a plate and spread about 2 teaspoons of caper mixture on top of each chop, pressing lightly to help adhere.
Step 2
Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook chops, coated sides down, 6 minutes. Turn chops over with tongs and cook about 10 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer chops, coated sides up, to a clean plate and let stand 5 minutes.

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Recipe information

Ingredients

Preparation

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Recipe notes