Makes 4 servings

The chops don't need to marinate long to take on great herby flavor.

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon olive oil in 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�F.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon 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.