Harissa-Spiced Lamb Chops

Ingredients for Harissa-Spiced Lamb Chops

• 6 double-rib lamb chops, frenched

• 2 tablespoons fiery harissa

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 sprigs fresh thyme

• Ground cumin for sprinkling

• an instant-read thermometer

How to make Harissa-Spiced Lamb Chops

Pat chops dry and coat on all sides with harissa. Transfer to a glass or ceramic dish and marinate, covered and chilled, 2 hours.

Sprinkle chops with salt. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chops on all sides, 7 to 8 minutes total.

Add butter and thyme and continue to cook, turning chops frequently with tongs and basting occasionally, until thermometer inserted between ribs to centre of a chop (do not touch bone) registers 120 to 52°C for medium-rare, 15 to 18 minutes more. Transfer chops to a cutting board and let stand, uncovered, 10 minutes.

Serve with ground cumin for sprinkling.

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