LEMON LAMB CHOPS

Makes: 3 to 4 servings 2 pounds lamb chops

cup lemon juice

1 garlic clove

1 tablespoon roughly chopped shallots

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary leaves

cup olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons oil (not olive oil), if cooking on stove

1. Place lamb chops in a flat dish. Put lemon juice, garlic, shallots, mustard, thyme or rosemary, olive oil and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour marinade over both sides of lamb and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour, turning once or twice.

2. Set up grill for direct heat or place a large, heavy skillet over high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. Cook meat, turning once or twice, until desired doneness (about 5 minutes total for medium rare for ¾-inch chops).