Lamb Chops

Name: Lamb Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 6 lamb chops; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 lemon, juiced; salt to taste; black pepper to taste

Marinated lamb cutlets grilled over high heat — charred outside, pink inside — finished with lemon juice and dried oregano.

Cuisines

Greek

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

6	lamb chops
3 tablespoons	olive oil
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 tablespoon	fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon	fresh oregano, chopped
1 teaspoon	lemon zest
1	lemon, juiced
—	salt to taste
—	black pepper to taste

Instructions

1 In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2 Add the lamb chops to the marinade and coat them evenly.
3 Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
4 Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
5 Remove the lamb chops from the marinade and let them come to room temperature.
6 Grill the lamb chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
7 Let the lamb chops rest for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

For a more intense flavor, marinate the lamb chops overnight.