HARISSA-SPICED LAMB CHOPS

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On Moroccan tables, in addition to salt and pepper, you'll find a pinch pot of ground cumin. Sprinkling a little on cooked meat makes it taste somehow meatier and juicier.

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 center of a chop (do not touch bone) registers 120 to 125°F 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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