Lamb Chops with Lemon-Arugula Pesto

Jul 15th, 2010

Ingredients

8 (4-ounce) lean lamb loin chops, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
Cooking spray
1 lemon
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
2 garlic cloves
4 cups baby arugula leaves
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler.

2. Sprinkle lamb evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Arrange lamb in a single layer on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

3. While lamb broils, grate 1 teaspoon lemon rind; squeeze juice from lemon to measure 2 teaspoons.

4. Place pine nuts and garlic in a blender or food processor; process until minced. Add lemon rind, lemon juice, arugula, oil, 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; process until smooth. Serve with lamb.