Grilled Lamb Chops Desert Style Recipes

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Pierce lamb chops with a fork.
• Place in a shallow oblong dish; add wine.
• Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
• In a bowl, mix together Worcestershire, rosemary, and garlic; mix well and set aside.
• Remove chops from marinade and discard marinade.
• Place chops on grill over medium heat.
• Spoon half of sauce over chops and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cook 4-5 minutes or until browned.
• Turn chops and spoon remaining sauce over chops; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cook 4-5 minutes or until done.

LAMB CHOPS GRILLED TO PERFECTION!

Steps:

• Drizzle olive oil across the bottom of the pan. Then sprinkle a generous amount of garlic powder on top of the olive oil, and place each lamb chop on top of that olive oil in the pan. This will start to marinate the lamb chops on the bottom of them.
• Next, lightly drizzle with olive oil on top of each lamb chop.
• Sprinkle on the top each lamb chop with some salt, black pepper, garlic powder and dried or fresh rosemary.
• Then squeeze a generous amount of fresh lemon juice over them, about 2 lemons. Set them aside to marinate for about 15 minutes.
• TURN on your outside grill to High heat. Wait for the grill to heat up.
• Then carefully spray your grill with cooking spray, spraying both the upper rack and main rack of your grill so the meat doesn't stick.
• When lamb chops are ready to grill, place them on the upper rack of your outside grill and close the lid. Allow the chops to grill for a few minutes, turning them over once or twice, about 3 to 5 minutes each side, depending on how thick they are.
• NEXT, Open the lid, and transfer the lamb chops to the bottom rack to finish them off, grilling for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, turning them over once or twice (grilling with lid open). Pour the juice of the third lemon over the lamb chops while they are cooking on the bottom grill.
• Grilling times will vary, depending on how thick the lamb chops are, and if you prefer them rare, medium or well done. So keep an eye on them.
• Remove and transfer to a serving platter with extra lemon wedges on the side and serve.
• Yields: 3 to 4 servings

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat your grill or stove top grill pan to medium-high.
• Combine all marinade ingredients (olive oil through pepper) in a small bowl. Spoon this mixture evenly over both sides of lamb chops.
• Grill lamb chops for 2 to 4 minutes on each side to desired doneness, 135°F for medium-rare. Transfer to platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

GRILLED LAMB LOIN CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine herbes de Provence, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Rub mixture over lamb chops and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Season chops with salt and pepper.
• Place chops on the preheated grill and cook until browned and medium-rare on the inside, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from grill and place on an aluminum foil-covered plate to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with a metal blade add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, cayenne, and salt. Pulse until combined. Pour in olive oil and pulse into a paste. Rub the paste on both sides of the lamb chops and let them marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator and allow the chops to come to room temperature; it will take about 20 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan over high heat until almost smoking, add the chops and sear for about 2 minutes. Flip the chops over and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare and 3 1/2 minutes for medium.

GARLIC AND HERB-RUBBED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large baking dish, toss the lamb with the olive oil, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, rosemary, oregano, and thyme.
• Once the chops are evenly coated, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
• Preheat grill, grill pan, or broiler.
• Remove chops from marinade and salt both sides generously.
• Cook about 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare (will vary depending on thickness).
• Scatter with fresh parsley and mint.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

GARLIC & HERB GRILLED LAMB CHOPS (VIDEO)

Steps:

• This recipe is great for scaling up for more servings! Increase the marinade ingredients for each additional rack. First, carefully portion the rack of lamb into single chops using a large, sharp knife. Turn the rack towards yourself to see the bones for easier portioning. Place the portioned chops into a casserole dish. Watch my video recipe to see how it's done.
• Drizzle a the olive oil over the lamb chops, then season generously with coarse salt and black pepper; I recommend using Maldon salt flakes or kosher salt. Season both sides of the lamb chops. Next, sprinkle the fresh herbs over the chops. Gently press the pressed garlic into the chops so it sticks better to the meat. Drizzle the vinegar and wine over the chops and turn them to ensure they are well coated. Marinate the chops for 30 minutes in the refrigerator, turning after 15 minutes to marinate the meat evenly.
• While the lamb chops are marinating, prepare your choice of dipping sauces and side dishes. Check out my recommendations above in my recipe post! Once the lamb is marinated, preheat an outdoor grill to 500F for 5 minutes, until the grill grates are extra hot. Reduce the flame to medium and add the lamb chops, spacing them 3 to 4 inches apart.
• Grill the chops for 2 to 3 minutes per side, more for thicker chops. Once both sides are grilled, transfer them to the top rack of the grill, or to the side. Finish cooking the lamb with indirect heat for another 2 to 3 minutes. These instructions are for medium-done chops. Grill for 1 minute less per side for medium-rare doneness. Ensure that the temperature reaches 145F. Remove the chops from the grill and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• For the tzatziki sauce: gently peel the cucumber(s) and remove large seeds, if desired. Grate the cucumber(s) into a bowl lined with a cheesecloth; you'll need approximately 1 1/2 cups of grated cucumber. Season the cucumber lightly with salt and let it stand for 5 minutes to release water. Wring the cucumbers of excess water as much as possible. Place the grated cucumber into a large bowl with the greek yogurt, pressed garlic, chopped dill and mint. Add the olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. If desired, add also 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS DESERT STYLE

Steps:

• In a nonreactive bowl, combine mustard, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper with 2 teaspoons water.
• Slowly whisk in olive oil, forming a creamy marinade.
• Stir in basil.
• Add the chops to the marinade and coat evenly.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to four hours.
• Remove from refrigerator and let sit until arriving at room temperature (about one hour).
• Heat grill to very hot.
• Remove excess marinade from chops and grill uncovered about 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
• Transfer to a warm platter and serve.
• Preparation time does not include marinade and sitting time.

OVEN-ROASTED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Cut away excess fat from the lamb chops (some fat does add flavor). Coat each chop lightly in olive oil. Dust lamb chops with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place lamb chops in a cast iron skillet.
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium-well doneness.
• Remove from the oven and cover tightly with foil; let rest for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with mint jelly on the side,

GARLIC & MINT GRILLED AUSSIE LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Prepare the Aussie Lamb by removing them from the packaging and using paper towels to remove any excess moisture, then set it aside. Season both sides of the lamb chops with freshly cracked black peppercorns, ground Aleppo pepper, and coarse sea salt. Allow the seasoned lamb chops to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Into a large pan with high sides combine the EVOO, freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped garlic, mint leaves, and sliced onions. Use a fork or tongs to mix the marinade ingredients. Place the seasoned lamb chops into the marinade then turn them over. Place a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap over the pan and place it into the fridge overnight. Prepare the charcoal grill; the grill temperature should be between 375°F and 450°F. Get the charcoal grill going, arrange the charcoal briquets on one side of the grill, creating both a hot zone (direct heat) and a cooler zone (indirect heat). Use a wire brush to clean the grate if needed, then brush the grates with a high smoke point oil like canola or vegetable oil. Place the lamb chops directly onto the grate above the red-hot coals, sear the chops for 3-4 minutes. Using a pair of tongs, turn the lamb chops over and move them to the cooler side of the grill and close the lid. Allow the lamb chops to cook for several more minutes or until you get the internal temperature you want - 120 degrees for rare, 125 medium-rare, 130 medium, and 145 for well-done. Sidebar: How long you will need to cook your lamb chops will vary depending on the thickness of the cut and the temperature of the grill. Remove the grilled lamb chops to a cutting board and allow the meat to rest for 15 minutes. Serve.

SIMPLE GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix together the vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and olive oil in a large resealable bag until the salt has dissolved. Add lamb, toss until coated, and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Remove lamb from the marinade and leave any onions on that stick to the meat. Discard any remaining marinade. Wrap the exposed ends of the bones with aluminum foil to keep them from burning. Grill to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. The chops may also be broiled in the oven about 5 minutes per side for medium.

GRILLED LAMP CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix all of the ingredients except for the lamb together in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag.
• Add the lamb chops to the bag and gently massage the marinade into the meat, ensuring all the chops are coated. Once coated, make sure as much air as possible is out of the bag. Seal the bag and place on a plate in the fridge. Marinate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
• Remove the lamb from the fridge at least 30 minutes prior to cooking to relax the marinade. Preheat the grill to high heat (about 600 degrees F.) Make sure grates are clean. (Optional - oil grates. I don't find this necessary, but some people like to.)
• Remove the lamb chops from marinade and place on a plate for easier transfer to grill. Place the chops on the grill and cook, covered, for about 2.5 minutes on one side and about 2 minutes on the other side for just over medium-rare until 130-132 degrees F. (You will need to use some judgement on how long to cook for based on the thickness of the chops you are using and your temperature preferance.) Do not touch the chops until ready to flip. Remove the lamb from the grill and let rest for about 3-4 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a platter and serve.