Double Lamb Chops with Ginger-Mint Crust
- 4 ounces crusty day-old baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 4 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 7 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature
- 12 4- to 5-ounce double loin lamb chops (each about 1 3/4 inches thick)
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Blend first 4 ingredients in processor until finely chopped.
- Add butter pieces and process until paste forms.
- Place chops on large baking sheet.
- Press bread mixture firmly on top of chops to adhere.
- Roast lamb to desired doneness, about 25 minutes for medium-rare.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Place 2 chops on each of 6 plates.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/double-lamb-chops-with-ginger-mint-crust-104950 (may not work)