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Ingredients
for
4
Basil Chops with Rocket Salad
30 min.
Time:
Ingredientsfor
- Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Basil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp Pine nuts
- olive oil
- 2 handfuls Arugula
- 8 lamb chops
- salt
- freshly ground peppers
Preparation
1.
For the pesto, pick off the basil leaves and puree with the peeled garlic, pine nuts and sufficient oil to produce a creamy mixture, adding the oil in a steady stream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2.
Wash and sort the rocket and arrange on plates.
3.
Season the chops with salt and pepper.
4.
Heat a little oil in a saute pan and fry the chops for 2-3 minutes each side, or until golden brown.
5.
Place two lamb chops on each plate and serve drizzled with pesto.