Lemon Parsley Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS :

1 lemon, zested

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 clove garlic, minced

Coarse salt and ground pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 (8 ounce) bone-in loin pork chops

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

1. Mince lemon zest; combine in a small bowl with parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Cook in skillet until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3. Add 1/2 cup water to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer gently until pork is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer pork chops to a platter or serving plates; drizzle with pan juices as desired, and sprinkle with lemon-parsley mixture.

Yield: 4 servings

MORE :

To mince lemon zest, use a vegetable peeler to remove zest in long strips (avoid bitter white pith). Use a sharp knife to cut zest into thinner strips, then finely cut crosswise.

NUTRITION INFO :

Per Serving

• Calories: 271 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Fat: 16 g
• Protein: 28 g
• Sugars: 0 g