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Lamb Loin Chops with Moroccan Breadcrumbs

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Quantity 4 servings
Difficulty Level Easy
Active Prep 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

With its sultry scents, this dish becomes a weeknight trip to Morocco. We use a quick-cooking, tender, and often overlooked cut of lamb, the loin chop. Think of them as little lamb porterhouse steaks, as luxurious and flavorful as their big beef equivalent. We broil to keep it easy, but you can sear them stovetop or throw them on the grill. It’s a tender cut, so don’t overcook them. They’re piled with a toasty, crunchy, panko breadcrumb topping mixed with the scents and flavors of Morocco like mint, cilantro, orange, pistachio, and olive. Keep the recipe for the topping handy: You’ll want to sprinkle it on chicken, pork, fish, even roasted vegetables. It’s like a trip to Tangier on any Tuesday.

 

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Directions

For the lamb

Drizzle the chops all over with the oil and generously season with salt and pepper.

Preheat broiler. Arrange chops in a single layer on a foil-lined sheet pan. Broil the lamb 4 inches from the element until well-browned. Flip the chops after 4 to 5 minutes, then continue broiling until they reach desired doneness, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare. Divide chops among 4 plates.

(Alternatively a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add chops to skillet and cook, turning halfway through, until both sides are nicely browned and to desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Give the edges a quick sear as well. Divide chops among 4 plates.)

For the breadcrumbs

Melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Grate the garlic and zest into the butter and cook for 30 seconds. Add the panko, olives, and pistachios and toast, stirring to coat evenly with the butter, until the crumbs are golden and crisp, 3 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the cilantro, chives, mint, and olives until combined. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Spoon about 2 tablespoons over each lamb chop and serve.

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Ingredients

For the lamb

  • 8 (each 4 to 5 ounces) lamb loin chops, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the breadcrumbs

  • 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or finely grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (about 1/2 an orange)
  • 6 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
  • 1½ teaspoons finely chopped pitted oil-cured black olives
  • 1 tablespoon roasted and salted shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
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