Lamb Chops with Lavender Salt

• 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers (see Note)
• Coarse sea salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, halved
• Eight 4- to 5-ounce lamb rib chops (1 inch thick)
• Freshly ground pepper

1. In a spice grinder, pulse the lavender flowers until finely ground.
2. Transfer the ground flowers to a small bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of sea salt.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
4. Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat until golden, about 2 minutes.
5. Discard the garlic.
6. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper, add them to the skillet and cook until browned outside and medium rare within, about 5 minutes per side.
7. Transfer the chops to plates and serve the lavender salt on the side.

dried lavender flowers, salt, olive oil, garlic, freshly ground pepper

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lamb-chops-with-lavender-salt (may not work)