Herb Crusted Lamb

Ingredients

• •8 lamb chops (rib or loin)
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• •1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• •1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 lemon, zested and juiced
• •4 cups mixed seasonal vegetables (e.g., carrots, zucchini, bell peppers)
• •1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to create the herb crust mixture.

3. 3

   Rub the herb mixture evenly over both sides of the lamb chops, ensuring they are well coated.

4. 4

   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the lamb chops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.

5. 5

   Transfer the lamb chops to a baking dish and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of doneness (130°F for medium-rare).

6. 6

   While the lamb is roasting, prepare the seasonal vegetables. Toss them in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.

7. 7

   Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for the last 15 minutes of the lamb's cooking time, or until tender and slightly caramelized.

8. 8

   Remove the lamb from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve with the roasted seasonal vegetables.