Lamb Chops with Asparagus

This makes a wonderful low carb meal – Roasted Lamb with Asparagus!

photo by adactio

INGREDIENTS:

8 rib or loin lamb chops

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 clove garlic, peeled

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoons olive oil

Lemon wedges for serving

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat a gas or charcoal grill or the broiler until very hot. Put the rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper. Cut the garlic in half and rub all over the meat.
2. Brush the asparagus with the oil and season with salt. When grill is hot add the asparagus, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the spears can be pierced with a knife.
3. Add the chops to the grill and brown them nicely on both sides, about 2 to 2 ½ minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook. Remove to a plate with asparagus and serve with lemon wedges.