American Lamb Lollipop Chops with Green Goddess Dipping Sauce

American Lamb Lollipop Chops with Green Goddess Dipping Sauce

Rack of American Lamb cut into lollipops with perfect grill marks and a herb green goddess sauce makes for a perfect elevated plate of delicious lamb rack.

Rack of American Lamb cut into lollipops with perfect grill marks and a herb green goddess sauce makes for a perfect elevated plate of delicious lamb rack.

American Lamb Lollipop Chops with Green Goddess Dipping Sauce

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins

For the Lamb
 8 American Lamb rack chops or lollipops
 salt and pepper; to taste
 olive oil; as needed
For the Green Goddess Sauce
 1 large pasteurized egg yolk
 1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
 1 garlic clove
 1 white anchovy; chopped
 ½ tbsp champagne vinegar
 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
 ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
 4 chives; minced
 4 sprigs tarragon; finely chopped
 3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley; finely chopped
 salt and pepper; to taste

For the Lamb
1

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for high-heat grilling. Season chops with salt and pepper on both sides and brush lightly with olive oil.

2

Grill on first side until grill marks form, 3 to 4 minutes; turn and sear on other side until desired internal doneness, 3 to 4 minutes more. Let rest 5 minutes.

For the Green Goddess Sauce
3

In a food processor or blender, pulse yolk, mustard, garlic, anchovy, vinegar and lemon juice until pureed. Slowly drizzle in oil, drop by drop at first, then faster as it emulsifies.

4

Transfer to a bowl and stir in the herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

5

Arrange the chops on a serving platter and drizzle with some of the Green Goddess Sauce. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

Category

Courtesy of the American Lamb Board and Chef Jennifer Costello.

Ingredients

For the Lamb
 8 American Lamb rack chops or lollipops
 salt and pepper; to taste
 olive oil; as needed
For the Green Goddess Sauce
 1 large pasteurized egg yolk
 1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
 1 garlic clove
 1 white anchovy; chopped
 ½ tbsp champagne vinegar
 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
 ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
 4 chives; minced
 4 sprigs tarragon; finely chopped
 3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley; finely chopped
 salt and pepper; to taste

Directions

For the Lamb
1

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for high-heat grilling. Season chops with salt and pepper on both sides and brush lightly with olive oil.

2

Grill on first side until grill marks form, 3 to 4 minutes; turn and sear on other side until desired internal doneness, 3 to 4 minutes more. Let rest 5 minutes.

For the Green Goddess Sauce
3

In a food processor or blender, pulse yolk, mustard, garlic, anchovy, vinegar and lemon juice until pureed. Slowly drizzle in oil, drop by drop at first, then faster as it emulsifies.

4

Transfer to a bowl and stir in the herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

5

Arrange the chops on a serving platter and drizzle with some of the Green Goddess Sauce. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

American Lamb Lollipop Chops with Green Goddess Dipping Sauce

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