Pistachio-Crusted Pork Chops
November 2008
3 people tried this recipe.
Serve with sautéed swiss chard.
4 servings Prep: 10 mins Cook: 25 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- Salt
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Pepper
- 4 1 inches thick pork chops
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees . Using a food processor, finely grind the nuts, garlic, lemon peel and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a shallow bowl; whisk in the breadcrumbs.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Dip each chop into the egg, then coat with the nut mixture; transfer to a baking sheet.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chops and cook until golden, about 2 minutes on each side; return to the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 140 degrees , about 20 minutes.