Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Chops

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Ingredients

1. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2. 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
3. 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
7. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
8. Kosher salt
9. 3 garlic cloves, minced
10. 8 lamb rib chops (2 pounds)
11. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12. 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1. In a small bowl, mix the spices with 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Pat the garlic all over the lamb chops, then sprinkle them with the spice mixture.
2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the chops and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, for about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer the chops to plates, garnish with the cilantro and serve.