Description
Delight your taste buds with these succulent Mediterranean lamb chops, marinated in a flavorful herb sauce and grilled to perfection. A perfect dish for a special occasion or a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 pieces lamb chops, approx 2-3 lb
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Herb Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 whole garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Lamb: Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Marinate lamb chops for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Lamb: Cook marinated lamb chops on a griddle or grill pan for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until seared and cooked through.
- Prepare Herb Sauce: Blend parsley, mint, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
- Serve: Arrange grilled lamb chops on a plate, drizzle with herb sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the lamb overnight.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs, but reduce the quantity by half.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare.
- The herb sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg