Lamb Loin Chops Sizzled with Garlic

INGREDIENTS

8 Lamb Loin Chops, fatty tips trimmed
2 tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
2 tbsp chopped Fresh Parsley
1 tsp Dried Thyme
10 small Garlic Cloves, halved
1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp Ground Black Pepper, plus more to taste
1 tsp Salt, plus more to taste
3 tbsp Water

METHOD

1. Season lamb with salt and pepper and sprinkle lightly with thyme.
2. In a very large skillet over medium-high, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add lamb chops and garlic; cook over moderately high heat until chops are browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
3. Turn chops and garlic. Cook until chops are browned and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes longer for medium-rare. Transfer chops to plates, leaving garlic in skillet.
4. Add water, lemon juice, parsley, and crushed red pepper to pan and cook, scraping up any browned bits stuck to bottom, until sizzling, about 1 minute.
5. Pour garlic and pan sauce over lamb chops and serve immediately.

Recipe and image credit: Food and Wine