Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and finely ground
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• salt
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• pepper
• 4 lamb chops, one inch thick
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°f.
• 2 combine nuts, lemon peel, garlic, bread crumbs and salt in shallow bowl.
• 3 season chops with salt and pepper. dip each chop in egg then nut mixture and transfer to baking pan.
• 4 in large skillet heat oil over medium heat. add chops and cook about two minutes per side until golden.
• 5 return to baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes.