Broiled Lamb Chops with Saffron Garlic Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 green onion, chopped (about 2 tbsp.)
  • 1 medium clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp. saffron threads
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 6 loin or rib lamb chops, cut about 1¼-inch thick
  • Salt
  • Garlic pepper

In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, green onion, garlic, saffron and lime juice. Cover and let stand at room temperature to blend flavors. Place lamb chops on broil rack in bake pan/drip tray in single layer, season with salt and garlic pepper.

Broil in preheated oven at 450°F in upper rack position, with rack down and oven door slightly ajar, for 5 minutes. Turn lamb chops over and season with salt and garlic pepper. Continue broiling until desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium. Serve chops with saffron sauce.

Delicious served with garlic whipped potatoes and a fresh green salad.

Makes 6 servings.

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