Description
A flavorful and easy recipe for lemon-garlic lamb chops, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds lamb chops (about 8 chops)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, salt, pepper, and lemon zest if using. Whisk until well blended.
- Place the lamb chops in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chops, ensuring they are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the lamb chops from the marinade and let any excess drip off.
- Grill the lamb chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until they reach your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check; the internal temperature should be 145°F for medium-rare.
- Remove the lamb chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps retain the juices.
- Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Try substituting the lamb chops with chicken thighs for a different flavor profile while keeping the same marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg