Fresh mint is perfect for bringing out the flavour of juicy lamb chops – a classic combination
Serves 4
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 50g butter, softened
- 4tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 700g new potatoes
- 3tbsp olive oil
- 2tbsp chives, snipped into small pieces
- 200g shelled or frozen peas
- 4 large or 8 small lamb chops
Method
1 Mix the butter with 2 tablespoons chopped mint and season with salt and pepper. Wrap in cling film and put in the fridge.
2 Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain, return to the pan and add the olive oil, chives and the rest of the mint. Crush the potatoes with a fork until they are roughly broken up.
3 While the potatoes are cooking, boil the peas for 5 minutes, then drain. Meanwhile, grill or griddle the lamb chops until cooked to your taste. Divide the butter into 4 or 8 portions, and put a portion on to each chop. Serve with herby potatoes and peas.