Description
Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings fresh herbs and juicy, tender lamb together in perfect harmony. The bold mint-cilantro sauce enhances the savory meat, making this dish ideal for BBQs, dinner parties, or a flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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1 rack of lamb (approx. 8 chops, ~800 g)
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120 ml (½ cup) olive oil
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18 g (¾ cup) chopped fresh cilantro
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12 g (½ cup) fresh mint, tightly packed
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60 ml (¼ cup) white wine vinegar
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2 cloves garlic
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1 shallot (approx. 30 g)
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30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
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21 g (1 tbsp) honey
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3 g (½ tsp) kosher salt
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2 g (½ tsp) ground cumin
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2 g (½ tsp) dried oregano
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0.5 g (¼ tsp) red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Cut rack into 8 lamb chops, trimming excess fat.
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In a blender, combine all ingredients (except lamb) and pulse into a slightly smooth sauce.
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Marinate lamb chops in ¼ cup of the sauce for at least 20 minutes (preferably overnight).
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Refrigerate remaining sauce to use as a dip later.
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Preheat a clean, oiled grill to 200°C (400°F).
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Grill lamb chops for 4 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 57°C (135°F) for medium-rare.
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Rest the chops under foil for 5 minutes.
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Serve with reserved mint sauce.
Notes
A grill pan or broiler can replace the grill.
Adjust red pepper flakes for more heat.
Let the lamb rest after grilling to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean