Pan-Grilled Lamb with Walnut-Mint Pesto

Name: Pan-Grilled Lamb with Walnut-Mint Pesto
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 1 h 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 pieces lamb shoulder chops; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup fresh Italian parsley; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; ½ cup walnuts; ⅓ cup olive oil; ½ clove garlic; 2¼ teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Succulent lamb shoulder chops marinated with rosemary and garlic, then pan-grilled and served with a fresh walnut-mint pesto. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines the rich flavors of lamb with aromatic herbs and nuts.

4 servings

1 hr 18 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•4 pieces lamb shoulder chops
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•4 sprigs fresh rosemary
•4 cloves garlic
•1 cup fresh Italian parsley
•1 cup fresh mint leaves
•½ cup walnuts
•⅓ cup olive oil
•½ clove garlic
•2¼ teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

1.
Combine all ingredients in large bowl; turn lamb to coat with oil. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before cooking.
60 min
2.
Blend first 5 ingredients in processor to coarse puree, occasionally scraping down sides of processor. Mix in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
10 min
3.
Heat large griddle or large skillet over high heat. Add lamb chops with rosemary-garlic mixture. Cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to plates; top with pesto.
8 min