Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction

Ingredients

  • 3/4 tsp. dried rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)
  • 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots
  • 1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 TBS butter

Instructions

In a small bowl or cup, mix together the rosemary, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the lamb chops on both sides. Place them on a plate, cover and set aside for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place lamb chops in the skillet and cook for about 3½ minutes per side for medium rare, or continue to cook to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet and keep warm on a serving platter. Add shallots to the skillet and cook for a few minutes, just until browned. Stir in vinegar, scraping any bits of lamb from the bottom of the skillet, then stir in the chicken broth. Continue to cook and stir over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced buy half. If you don’t, the sauce will be runny. Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Pour over the lamb chops and serve.