Chuletas de cordero al horno con patatas y pimientos

Ingredientes

• 4 thick lamb loin chops (or allow 1 per person) (I used Barnsley chops)
• 4 tbsp virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
• Zest of one lemon ((save lemon to use later))
• 1 tbsp dried oregano (Greek preferably)
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Olive oil to sear the chops (, as needed)
• Olive oil for the tin
• 12 small new potatoes ((or allow 3-4 per person))
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 green bell pepper
• 3-4 bunches cherry tomatoes on the vine
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• Juice of half a lemon plus wedges to serve
• Fresh thyme to garnish
• Salt and pepper to season (, if needed)

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Marinate the Lamb ---

2. 2

   Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a ceramic dish (I try to avoid using plastic bags for marinating). Add the chops and rub with the marinade to coat. Leave for 20 minutes to come to room temperature.

3. 3

   --- Sear the chops ---

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Sear the chops for a couple of minutes per side until slightly golden (but not cooked through). Set aside.

5. 5

   --- Prepare the vegetables ---

6. 6

   Scrub the potatoes but keep skin on. Parboil for about 7 minutes. Drain the water and dry potatoes. Alternatively you can cook them in the microwave for a few minutes. This helps the potatoes to cook at the same time as the lamb.

7. 7

   --- Roast in Oven ---

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 200C (400F)/ Drizzle a roasting tin with olive oil and spread the potatoes on it.

9. 9

   Add the sliced peppers and toss everything to coat in the oil. Season with salt and pepper (a few turns of the mill).

10. 10

    Nestle the chops among the vegetables. Add the rosemary and drizzle with lemon juice.

11. 11

    Cook for 15-20 minutes in the oven. If you prefer your lamb on the rare side cook for 15 minutes or check with a meat thermometer.

12. 12

    Take the roasting tin out of the oven and add the tomatoes. Drizzle them with a little oil.

13. 13

    Cook under a hot grill (broiler) until the tomatoes burst - about 5 minutes.

14. 14

    Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes. Check the seasoning and serve garnished with fresh thyme with extra lemon wedges on the side.