Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Little Village - DowntownLamb Chop Trio Recipe

Lamb Chop Trio Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Shaved Asiago, pesto, charred lemon

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Ingredients

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Lamb Chops

Charred Lemon

Method

Prepare Lamb Chops

  1. 1

    Season the Lamb Chops

    Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Lamb Chops

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic cloves and sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add the seasoned lamb chops and sear on each side for about 3-4 minutes or until they reach desired doneness. Remove from skillet and let rest.

Make Pesto

  1. 3

    Blend Pesto Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Char Lemon

  1. 4

    Prepare and Char Lemons

    Cut the lemons in half and brush the cut sides with olive oil. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the lemons cut side down and grill for about 3-4 minutes until charred. Remove and season with salt to taste.

Assemble and Serve

  1. 5

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving platter, arrange the lamb chops. Drizzle generously with the prepared pesto and top with shaved Asiago cheese. Serve with charred lemon halves on the side.

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