Garlic and Herb Crusted Lamb Chops

Ingredients

• 3 sprigs rosemary fresh
• 6 large cloves garlic quartered
• 0.3 cup grapeseed oil 
• 6  to 8 loin lamb chops 
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs (Japanese)
• 8 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Place the garlic, bread crumbs, and rosemary in a food processor and pulse for a few seconds to chop, then add enough olive oil until a paste is formed. Season with salt and pepper. Press paste firmly onto surface of lamb chops.
3. Heat grapeseed oil over medium heat in a saute pan and brown each side of the chops, leaving undisturbed for the first 2 minutes to allow the crust to integrate into the meat.
4. Place on a baking sheet and finish in the oven, for approximately 6 to 8 additional minutes.