Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint
Juicy grilled lamb rib chops marinated in a bright mixture of fresh mint, lemon, garlic, and olive oil, then finished with a reserved mint dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Finely chop the mint and mince the garlic. Whisk them with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the mint dressing.
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Step 2
Transfer one-third of the mint dressing to a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate it for serving.
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Step 3
Add the lamb chops to the remaining dressing and turn until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 4
Preheat the grill on high heat for 10 minutes, then clean the cooking grate.
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Step 5
Lift the chops from the marinade, let the excess drip away, and discard the used marinade. Place the chops on the grill and cook without moving them for 4 minutes.
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Step 6
Turn the chops and grill for 3 to 5 minutes, until the thickest part reaches at least 63°C without touching the bone.
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Step 7
Transfer the lamb chops to a clean platter and rest them for 5 minutes.
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Step 8
Stir the reserved mint dressing and spoon it over the rested lamb chops before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw lamb and its marinade away from ready-to-eat food. Cook the chops to an internal temperature of at least 63°C and rest them for at least 3 minutes; this recipe uses a 5-minute rest.
Risk factors
- raw lamb
- cross-contamination
- undercooking
- hot grill