GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH PISTACHIO SALSA VERDE ENJOY DAN:

          GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH PISTACHIO SALSA VERDE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

PISTACHIO SALSA VERDE:

2 shallots, coarsely chopped

2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

1/2-cup fresh mint leaves with stems

1/2-cup fresh rosemary

1/2-cup, toasted pistachios

1/4-cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons capers

1/2-teaspoon red pepper flakes

3-tablespoons olive oil

CHOPS:

8 (1-inch thick) lamb chops

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS FOR PISTACHIO SALSA VERDE:      

1.   Pulse all salsa ingredients, except oil, in a blender and coarsely chop.

2.   Place in a bowl and stir in oil.

3.   Season lamb chops with salt and pepper.

4.   Allow to come to room temperature.

GRILLING LAMB CHOPS:

1.   On a prepared grill; heat over medium-high heat.

2.   Cook 2-3 minutes each side.

3.   With an instant-read thermometer chops should registrar 125 degrees.

4.   Serve with salsa Verde

ENJOY DAN:                                               HALLELUJAH!!