Herb-stuffed Lamb Chops For Two

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 (8 ounce) lamb rib chops, bone in and 1-inch thick
• 1 ounce provolone cheese, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, stir together the garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
• 2 if the butcher didn't make the pocket in the chop for you - with a small knife, make a horizontal slit in each lamb chop to create a pocket. be careful not to cut all the way through.
• 3 fill each pocket with 1/2 of the cheese and basil.
• 4 brush each chop with olive oil and rub the rosemary mixture all over both chops.
• 5 heat a grill pan or heavy medium skillet over medium high heat until hot.
• 6 add the lamb chops and cook for 5-6 minute.
• 7 turn the chops over and cook for 5-6 min more, or until the chops are cooked through and the cheese is ooooey and goooey.