Follow this recipe to grill lamb chops to your preferred doneness and top them with a fresh, bright mint and lemon gremolata.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:30 min
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dinner
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
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8 loin lamb chops (about 1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 large lemon, zest only
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for gremolata)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for gremolata)
Instructions
Prepare the gremolata first: In a small bowl, combine the chopped mint, parsley, lemon zest, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix gently until just combined. Set aside.
Prepare the lamb: Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of the chops with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then season evenly with salt and pepper.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C). Clean and lightly oil the grill grates.
Grill the lamb chops: Place the chops on the hot grill. For medium-rare (130°F internal temperature), grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side. For medium (140°F internal temperature), grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Adjust time based on chop thickness.
Remove the lamb chops from the grill and let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the grilled lamb chops immediately, topping each chop with a spoonful of the fresh mint gremolata.
Notes
For best results, let the seasoned lamb chops sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling.
To keep the gremolata bright green, do not prepare it more than one hour ahead of time.
If you do not have a grill, you can sear the chops in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.