Lamb Chops with Lavender Salt

• Recipe by Joanne Weir

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers (see Note)
2. Coarse sea salt
3. 1 tablespoon olive oil
4. 3 garlic cloves, halved
5. Eight 4- to 5-ounce lamb rib chops (1 inch thick)
6. Freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a spice grinder, pulse the lavender flowers until finely ground. Transfer the ground flowers to a small bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of sea salt.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Discard the garlic. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper, add them to the skillet and cook until browned outside and medium rare within, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to plates and serve the lavender salt on the side.

Notes

One Serving:
Calories 260 kcal, Total Fat 15.9 gm, Saturated Fat 5.0 gm, Protein 27 gm, Carbohydrates 0 gm

Lavender flowers are available at www.deandeluca.com.