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Herb crusted lamb chops

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Ingredients:
4 Loin lamb chops, 1" thick
1 tbspWhole cumin seeds
3 Garlic cloves, minced
1 tbspLemon rind, grated
1 tbspLemon juice
2 tbspOrange juice
1/4 cupChopped lemon basil or
1/3 cupChopped green basil
2 tbspOlive oil
GARNISH
1 Lemon, sliced
4 Fresh basil sprigs
Procedures:
1Trim and remove excess fat and lightly salt lamb chops.
2Toast cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan frequently, just until they become golden and fragrant.
3Grind them in a spice mill or crush with a mortar and pestle.
4In a shallow pyrex dish or pie plate, combine cumin with garlic, lemon rind and juice, orange juice, and basil and oil, mixing well.
5Add the lamb chops, pressing the herb and spice mixture onto both sides of the meat.
6Marinate at room temperature for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
7Barbecue chops over charcoal, basting occasionally with marinade.
8Serve garnished with fresh lemon slices and green basil sprigs