Orange Harissa Lamb Chops

By The Mediterranean Dish · 45 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Mix the harissa paste, ground black pepper, salt, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, the zest and juice of the orange, the zest and juice of the lemon, and the minced garlic cloves. Rub the lamb chops generously with this spice mixture on both sides, saving any extra, then place the chops in a large zip-lock bag.
2. Mix the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil into the remaining spice mixture, then add it to the bag with the lamb chops, along with any spice mixture you saved. Seal the bag and work it with your hands to coat the chops well. Leave at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
3. Coat the bottom of a large cast iron skillet with about 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Heat over medium until the oil shimmers but does not smoke. Add the lamb chops with tongs and sear for about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness; cook longer for more doneness. Move to a platter and cover with foil. Repeat with the remaining chops.
4. Garnish the chops with thinly sliced orange, fresh parsley leaves and thinly sliced red onion. Drizzle with tahini sauce if you like.

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