lamb chops with lemon
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Serve the lamb with your favorite tzatziki (cucumber and yogurt sauce) and horta (sautéed greens tossed with red wine vinegar and honey).
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Grill
Ingredients For lamb chops with lemon
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3 lgshallots, minced
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6 Tbspchopped fresh mint
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6 Tbspchopped fresh oregano
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6 lggarlic cloves, minced
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1 Tbspsugar
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24lamb rib chops, cut between bones into individual chops (about 1 1/2 lbs racs of lamb)
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6 Tbspextra virgin olive oil
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3 Tbspfresh lemon juice
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1 Tbspfinely grated lemon peel
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fresh oregano sprigs, optional, for garnish
How To Make lamb chops with lemon
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1Mix minced shallots, chopped mint, chopped oregano, minced garlic, sugar, and 1 tablespoon salt in small bowl. Press 1 rounded teaspoon shallot-herb mixture onto eye of each lamb chop. Turn chops over onto large rimmed baking sheet. Press remaining shallot- herb mixture onto eye of each chop. Cover lamb chops with sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
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2Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon peel in small bowl until slightly thickened and well blended. Season lightly with salt and generously with freshly ground black pepper. Spoon oil mixture lightly over chops. Turn chops over and spoon remaining oil mixture over. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
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3Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill lamb chops to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer lamb chops to platter. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs and serve.
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