Lamb Chops with Mint Oil

Ingredients

• lamb chops
• tablespoon solive oil, divided
• teaspoon schopped fresh rosemary
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup mint leaves
• tablespoon sextra-virgin olive oil
• tablespoon lemon juice
• teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. Make the lamb chops: Brush chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator, 15 minutes to 2 hours.
2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add chops and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
3. While the chops are cooking, make the mint oil: Combine mint leaves, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender; blend until smooth.
4. Drizzle mint oil over chops.