Herb-Roasted Lamb Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, lightly crushed
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf, lightly crushed
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
6 lamb loin chops (1 1/4 inch thick)

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients and 1 Tb olive oil in a large bowl. Add lamb; turn to coat.
Let marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.
Heat remaining 1 Tb olive oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add lamb; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer skillet to oven and roast lamb chops to desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium-rare.
Transfer lamb to platter, cover, and let rest 5 minutes.