Lamb Chops with Greens and Sorrel Salsa Verde
Lamb Chops with Greens and Sorrel Salsa Verde is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Pat lamb dry; season with salt and pepper.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPat lamb dry; season with salt and pepper.
Let sit at room temperature 1 hour.
Meanwhile, puree sorrel, mint, parsley, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, about 1 garlic clove, and 1/3 cup oil in a blender, scraping down sides as needed, until mixture is smooth.
Season salsa verde with salt and pepper; set aside.
Prepare grill for high heat (or heat a grill pan over high).
Grill chops, turning every 2 minutes or so, until well browned and beginning to char and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 125°, 8–10 minutes.
Let lamb rest at least 10 minutes.
While lamb is resting, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Cook mushrooms, tossing occasionally, until well browned, about 4 minutes.
Transfer to a large plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add shallot and remaining garlic to skillet.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is softened and starting to brown, about 2 minutes.
Add greens; season with salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and bright green, about 2 minutes.
Return mushrooms to skillet and toss to combine.
Stir in vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
Stir lemon juice into salsa verde; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve lamb chops over mustard greens with salsa verde.
Do ahead: Salsa verde (without lemon juice) can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and chill.
Add lemon juice before serving.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.