Lemon Zest Lamb Chops Recipe

Name: Lemon Zest Lamb Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil; 2/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 4 teaspoons lemon peel, grated; 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 1/2 lbs lamb chops, trimmed

Servings: persons

1
Hand chop or use a food processor to chop garlic, mint, and cilantro. If you go a little over or under on the mint and cilantro, no worries. It just adds more flavor. Make sure you have a good grater and lemon juicer to save time.
2
Mix the first 9 ingredients together in a heavy duty plastic gallon size baggie. Once mixed, pour about a 1/2 cup out of the bag and into a bowl. Set aside for marinating in the grill.
3
Add the washed and dried Lamb Chops to the baggie. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour; overnight is even better. Turn the bag over a few times while marinating to make sure you spread it over all of the lamb chops.
4
About an hour before grilling remove the baggie from the refrigerator and let the meat warm slightly.
5
Pre-heat the grill on high to about 350 degrees, and just before placing the chops on the grill turn to low. The oil in the marinate tends to want to flare up the grill. Place the chops on the grill and after the marinade has stopped dripping - 30 seconds or so, turn the heat back to medium and close the grill.
6
Grill 4 minutes on first side. Turn, and top each chop with a small amount of reserved marinade. Watch for flare ups. Grill for an additional 4 minutes for medium rare.
7
Remove from grill and top with remaining marinade. Serve with a salad or grilled vegetables and enjoy!

1474

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup olive oil, 2/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed, 4 teaspoons lemon peel, grated, 6 large garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Zest Lamb Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lemon Zest Lamb Chops

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Variations & substitutions

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