Description
Zesty Ginger-Garlic Lamb Chops with Refreshing Mint Sauce
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lamb chops, about 1-inch thick
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup thick Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Begin by mixing the chopped garlic, minced ginger, olive oil, cumin powder, coriander powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl to create a flavorful marinade.
- Introduce the lamb chops to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour, or up to overnight for a deeper flavor infusion.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to a medium-high setting.
- Take the marinated lamb chops out of the refrigerator and allow them to rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes before grilling.
- Grill the lamb chops for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side, adjusting the time according to your preferred level of doneness.
- While the lamb is grilling, prepare the mint sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, finely chopped mint, and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Mix until everything is well blended.
- Once the lamb chops are grilled to perfection, remove them from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes to retain their juices.
- Serve the succulent lamb chops alongside a generous portion of the refreshing mint sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the lamb overnight.
- Adjust grilling time based on desired doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg