Spice-rubbed Lamb Chops (pan Sauteed)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 2 lamb chops, rib chops about 5 1/2 oz. each
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 ounce arugula, about 2 cups

Recipe

• 1 stir together the thyme, cumin, coriander, paprika, and salt in a small bowl; season with pepper.
• 2 put lamb on a plate and rub each side with the spice mixture; let stand from 10 minutes to an hour.
• 3 heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a medium heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
• 4 add chops and reduce heat to medium.
• 5 cook chops, flipping halfway through, until deeply browned, about 10 minutes for medium-rare.
• 6 transfer each chop to a serving plate.
• 7 divide arugula between plates and drizzle with the remaining teaspoons of oil.