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Lamb Scottadito

Crispy-edged lamb chops with garlic, lemon, and rosemary. Italian street food done in 25 minutes on one pan.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
48g
Lamb Scottadito
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Smash garlic cloves with the flat of a knife. Leave rosemary sprigs whole.

  2. Step 2

    Pat lamb chops dry. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Cut lemon in half. Zest 1 half into a small bowl; set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Add garlic and rosemary. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then slide chops into pan.

  6. Step 6

    Sear chops 3 minutes per side without moving. Edges should crisp and char.

  7. Step 7

    Squeeze zested lemon half over chops. Transfer to a plate.

  8. Step 8

    Serve immediately, sprinkled with lemon zest. Discard garlic and rosemary.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • paper towels
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • small bowl
  • tongs

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