Description
This Mediterranean Lamb Chops recipe features tender lamb marinated with garlic, fresh herbs, and spices, then grilled to perfection. Served with a vibrant herb sauce made from parsley, mint, and lemon, it’s a flavorful and elegant dish perfect for a hearty dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For Lamb Chops:
- 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
For 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
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, finely chopped garlic, fresh lemon juice, chopped rosemary, fresh thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper to create the marinade for the lamb chops.
- Marinate Lamb Chops: Pour the marinade over the lamb chops, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes or preferably overnight in the refrigerator to deepen flavor.
- Cook Lamb Chops: Heat a griddle or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the lamb chops on the pan and cook for 8 to 10 minutes total, turning often to ensure even cooking and to achieve a nicely seared exterior while cooking the lamb through.
- Prepare Herb Sauce: While the lamb cooks, add fresh parsley, mint leaves, garlic clove, fresh lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper, and olive oil into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and sauce-like. Transfer to a bowl for serving.
- Serve: Once cooked, arrange the lamb chops on a serving plate. Drizzle the fresh herb sauce generously over the top, garnish with additional fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the chops.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the lamb overnight.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with dried if fresh is unavailable, but reduce quantity by half.
- Cooking time may vary depending on chop thickness—use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium-rare.
- The herb sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lamb chops with herb sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
