Roasted Lamb Lollipops

Roasted lamb lollipops with grey sea salt.

Roasted Lamb Lollipops

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp Olive oil (divided into 5 tbsp and 1 tbsp)

• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

• 6 cloves Garlic (crushed)

• 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary (chopped)

• 1 tbsp Fresh thyme

• 1 tsp Dried oregano

• 2 tsp Sea salt

• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

• 8 large Lamb chops (~3.5 pounds)

Directions

Step 1. Whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil with lemon juice, crushed garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Place the lamb chops on top. Turn them over to coat them in marinade and press it into the chops. Cover with plastic and marinate for 30-60 minutes at room temperature. Alternatively, marinate lamb chops overnight in the refrigerator, but let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.

Step 2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3. Over medium-high heat, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast iron grill pan until shimmering and screaming hot. Place the lamb chops fat side down in a single layer. Once browned on the bottom, flip and sear for 2 more minutes, until browned on the other side. Using the recipe as written, you'll need to cook 4 lamb chops on the stovetop and four in the oven (below), then repeat stovetop and oven with the remaining 4.

Step 4. The skillet should be immediately transferred to the preheated oven. Medium-rare to medium-done lamb chops should be roasted for approximately 2-5 minutes. Medium-well to well-done lamb chops should be roasted for approximately 5-8 minutes. However, cooking it above medium may result in a gamey taste.

Step 5. Transfer lamb chops from the oven to a plate (don't leave them in the pan or they'll overcook).

Step 6. Continue to sear and bake the remaining lamb chops. Between batches, wipe the pan clean.

Step 7. Each serving should be tented with foil and rested for 5 minutes. There will be a 5-10 degree increase in temperature.