Herb Pork Chops with Caramelized Shallots

This pork chop recipe is exactly the kind of recipe I would cook during the work week. It is simple, quick, and absolutely delicious and healthy for you.

I served these pork chops with some fresh oven roasted green beans and cauliflower that was topped with some parmesan cheese. We had homemade wheat irish soda bread on the side. The entire meal was scrumptious.

Herb Pork Chops with Caramelized Shallots
Serves: 4 or 5 servings
Adapted by: http://www.fortheloveofcooking.net/2012/03/herb-pork-chops-with-caramelized.html

Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped OR 1 teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped OR 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 pound center cut, bone in pork chops - trimmed of any fat
sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon light butter
1 large shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions:
-In a bowl, combine the olive oil, chives, thyme, parsley, and garlic and whisk together.
-Season each pork chop with salt and pepper. Brush some of the olive oil/herb mixture on each of the pork chops, making sure to coat both sides. Set aside for 15 minutes for the meat to come to room temperature.
-You can cook these pork chops on an outdoor grill, a grill pan inside, a george foreman grill, or in the oven.
-I used a cast iron skillet and cooked these chops on the stovetop.
-Heat the pan over medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the pork chops and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until the pork is cooked to the appropriate temperature. Remove the pork chops from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute.
-To the skillet, add the butter, lemon zest, and minced shallots. Cook, stirring often, for 5 to 7 minutes or until they are caramelized.
-Top each pork chop with some of the caramelized shallots and serve.

Enjoy! :)