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Patagonian Pan-Seared Lamb Chops With Herb Salmora

Name: Patagonian Pan-Seared Lamb Chops With Herb Salmora
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 8 small halal lamb chops, about 1.5 lbs total; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 cup warm water; 1.5 tbsp coarse sea salt; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped; 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Tender lamb chops seared to a deep crust and basted with salmora, a traditional Argentinian garlic and herb warm brine.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 27 min

Technique to learn

Salmora Basting

Basting pan-seared meats with a seasoned warm brine during cooking to infuse herbs and lock in moisture without drying out the crust.

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk warm water, coarse sea salt, garlic, parsley, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small heatproof bowl until salt dissolves to form salmora.
Step 2: Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels and season lightly with black pepper on both sides.
Step 3: Heat olive oil in a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until shimmering hot.

Step 4: Place lamb chops in the skillet and sear undisturbed for 3 minutes to develop a deep brown crust.

Step 5: Flip chops, reduce heat to medium, and spoon 1 tablespoon of warm salmora over each chop while cooking for 3 more minutes.

Step 6: Transfer chops to a serving platter, spoon remaining salmora over the top, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking tips

Do not skip resting the lamb chops so juices redistribute evenly.
Use fresh herbs for the salmora to achieve authentic bright flavors.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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