Persian Style Lamb Chops (Lamb Shashlik) Recipe

Name: Persian Style Lamb Chops (Lamb Shashlik)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 RawSpiceBar's aggregate all recipes Spices; 1 cup yogurt; 1 medium onion, cut in large chunks; 4 cloves garlic, whole clove; 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice from 1 lemon); 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. ground saffron; 1 tbsp. hot water; 10 lamb chops (I used lamb loin chops); 1 tbsp. olive oil

Servings: persons

1 RawSpiceBar's aggregate all recipes Spices
1 cup yogurt
1 medium onion, cut in large chunks
4 cloves garlic, whole clove
1/4 cup lemon juice (juice from 1 lemon)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground saffron
1 tbsp. hot water
10 lamb chops (I used lamb loin chops)
1 tbsp. olive oil

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1. Marinade the lamb: Combine the yogurt, onions, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in your food processor and blend 2. Dissolve the ground saffron in the hot water. 3. Add the saffron mixture to your food processor and continue to blend until sauce is yellow. 4. Place the lamb chops in a large ziploc bag or tupperware container. 5. Pour the marinade on the lamb chops and fully coat. 6. Marinade in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours. 7. Cook: Preheat oven to 400 F. 8. Remove lamb chops from fridge and let it come back to room temperature while you are waiting for the oven to preheat. 9. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 10. Drain and transfer the lamb to the skillet. Discard the rest of the marinade. 11. Sear the lamb, cooking for 3 minutes on each side. 12. Transfer the lamb onto a lined baking tray. 13. Roast for 10 minutes (for medium-rare) or cook to your preference. Flip halfway through.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 RawSpiceBar's aggregate all recipes Spices, 1 cup yogurt, 1 medium onion, cut in large chunks, 4 cloves garlic, whole clove, and more.

Yes, Persian Style Lamb Chops (Lamb Shashlik) 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.

Persian Style Lamb Chops (Lamb Shashlik)

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