Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2                lemon -- juice of
     1/2                lemon chopped
   2      teaspoons     olive oil
   1                    scallion
   1      cup           sliced almonds
   1      teaspoon      paprika
                        mace
                        salt and black pepper
   4                    lamb chops
   1 1/2  tablespoons   butter

Preparation:

In food processor, mix together chopped lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2/3 cup almonds, mace, salt and black pepper to make a paste. Rub mixture over chops. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and saute scallion until soft. Add chops and cook 4 minutes. On each side. (Longer if you want well done) after turning chops, add butter and remaining 1/3 cup almonds. Saute, stirring often. Put cooked chops on serving plates. Deglaze pan with lemon juice. Add more salt and freshly ground black pepper. To serve pour sauce over chops. Approximately 7-9 minutes.