Ingredients

  • 6 Lamb rib loin chops, or more, depending on how many you are serving
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to taste
  • 1 FOR BERNAISE DIPPING BUTTER
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped tarragon
  • 1 tsp minced shallots
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp hot sauce suchas franks brand
  • 1 FOR WASABI DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp wasabi paste
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sriraha hot sauce

Method

  • MAKE SAUCES
  • FOR BERNAISE DIPPING BUTTER
  • Melt butter with all remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and cook just until warmed, pour into dipping dish right before serving so its warm.
  • FOR WASABI DIPPING SAUCE
  • Combine all ingredients and whisk until well combined.
  • Chill.
  • FOR LAMB CHOPS
  • Season lamb chops with salt and pepper.
  • TO GRILL
  • Rub lamb chops with olive oil.
  • Grill over direct medium high heat about 2 minutes per side for medium rare.
  • Serve with sauces to dip in.
  • TO PAN SEAR LAMB CHOPS
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet until shimmering, add lamb chops in one layer, do not crowd them.
  • Cook 2 1/2 minutes per side, turning once for medium rare.Serve with dipping sauces.
  • NOTE The times for cookimg the lamb are approximate, depending on the thickness of the chops and how you like them done.