Exotic Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Calories
400
Impress your guests with these Exotic Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops that are bursting with complex flavors. The spice rub combines traditional Middle Eastern spices like cumin, coriander, and ginger to create a delicious crust on the succulent lamb chops. Perfecting the cooking time takes some practice, but the results are well worth it. These lamb chops are sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to create the spice rub.
- Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the lamb chops and let them sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the lamb chops to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer if desired.
- Remove the lamb chops from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
