Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops (Pan Sauteed)

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Stir together the thyme, cumin, coriander, paprika, and salt in a small bowl; season with pepper.

2. 2

   Put lamb on a plate and rub each side with the spice mixture; let stand from 10 minutes to an hour.

3. 3

   Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a medium heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.

4. 4

   Add chops and reduce heat to medium.

5. 5

   Cook chops, flipping halfway through, until deeply browned, about 10 minutes for medium-rare.

6. 6

   Transfer each chop to a serving plate.

7. 7

   Divide arugula between plates and drizzle with the remaining teaspoons of oil.