Description
This Mediterranean Lamb Chops recipe features tender, marinated lamb chops grilled to perfection and served with a vibrant herb sauce made of fresh parsley and mint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, finely chopped garlic, fresh lemon juice, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Pour the marinade over the lamb chops, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and let the lamb chops marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a griddle or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the marinated lamb chops onto the griddle and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently.
- While the lamb cooks, add fresh parsley, mint leaves, whole garlic clove, fresh lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper, and olive oil into a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Place the cooked lamb chops on a serving platter. Drizzle the fresh herb sauce generously over the top.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Lamb Chops, Herb Sauce, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Recipe