Baked Lamb Chops

Baked lamb chops are a richly flavored dish perfect for a special dinner. Below are the ingredients and the method to prepare this delicious dish.

Ingredients

• 8 lamb chops
• 2 cloves of garlic
• A few sprigs of fresh rosemary
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparazione

1. Prepare a marinade with finely chopped garlic, minced rosemary, a pinch of coarse salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Mix the ingredients in a bowl large enough to contain the chops.
2. Place the lamb chops in the bowl with the marinade and massage them to adhere the seasoning well. Leave them to marinate for at least an hour in the refrigerator, turning them occasionally.
3. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (approximately 390 °F).
4. Arrange the marinated chops on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and pour over the remaining marinade from the bowl.
5. Bake the chops for about 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chops and how you desire them cooked (pink in the center or well done).
6. Midway through cooking, turn them over to allow an even browning.
7. Once removed from the oven, let them rest a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to settle.

A typically Italian soul might suggest adding an even more Mediterranean touch with a pinch of dried oregano or finely chopped anchovies in the marinade for a flavor boost.

Curiosity

In Italy, oven-baked lamb chops are a typical Easter dish, especially in Sardinia and Abruzzo, where very popular regional recipes can be found. This is because lamb has a strong religious symbolism and is connected to spring.