🥩 Spiced Lamb Chops with Mint Vinaigrette 🥩

📣 A savory delight perfect for family dinners or a sophisticated weeknight treat!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 10-12 lamb chops (cutlets or rib chops)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- A pinch of ground chili (optional)
- Cooking oil (e.g., olive oil, coconut oil, macadamia oil, or ghee)

🍃 Mint Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon mild red chili, chopped
- 15 fresh mint leaves, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon caper brine
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Season the lamb chops by laying them on a cutting board and sprinkling each side with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, and ground chili if using. For a deeper flavor, consider refrigerating the seasoned lamb for a few hours or overnight.
2. Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat with a tablespoon or two of your chosen oil. Once hot, add the lamb chops. Sear for about 5 minutes on the first side, then flip and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes on the second side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
3. While the lamb cooks, prepare the mint vinaigrette. Finely chop the mint, red onion, and red chili. In a small bowl, mix these with the capers, caper brine, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir well to combine.
4. Serve the lamb chops on a platter, drizzled lightly with some of the mint vinaigrette and the remainder served on the side.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: Approximately 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 20g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- Marinating the lamb chops overnight will infuse them with more robust flavors.
- If you prefer a less spicy vinaigrette, reduce the amount of red chili or omit it altogether.

⏳ Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes | Serving: Serves 4