Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Garlic Aioli

Ingredients

• 6 lamb chops (about 200g)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• zest of 1 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

1. Mix olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper into a paste.
2. Coat lamb chops generously with the herb mixture and let rest 10 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chops 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, until internal temperature reaches at least 63°C/145°F.
4. Whisk mayonnaise with crushed garlic and lemon juice to make aioli.
5. Serve chops immediately with aioli on the side.