Fogo Lamb Chops Recipe

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Serves 2

Ingredients:

8 rib lamb chops (12-16oz total weight)
2 cups white wine (Chardonnay or Chablis)
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
Juice of one lemon
½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1 cup mint leaves
Vegetable oil spray
Mint jelly and mint leaves for garnish

Preparation:

1. Trim lamb of excess fat.  Blend all other ingredients in a blender to make marinade, including mint leaves, and marinate lamb chops for 5-10 minutes.

2. Spray grill with vegetable oil. Remove lamb chops from marinade and place on preheated grill. Grill chops without moving them for 4 minutes for medium rare.

3. Baste chops with marinade and turn over to grill for another 4 minutes on other side.  Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

4. Garnish with additional mint leaves and mint jelly.