MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED LAMB CHOP RECIPE WITH TOMATO MINT QUINOA
Super tender grilled lamb chops that have been marinated in Mediterranean spices, garlic, and lemon juice. Serve them with tomato mint quinoa included in this recipe and a little Tztaziki sauce or see other ideas below!
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Entree
Time 18m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine the garlic and spices with 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves and 2 tbsp of olive oil. This makes a rub for the lamb.
- Take the lamb chops and rub them each on both sides with the garlic-spice rub. Place the chops in a deep dish with 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice and onions. Cover and leave in the fridge for 1 to 4 hours.
- 20 to 25 minutes before grilling, remove the lamb chops from the fridge and let them rest at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package instructions, adding a dash of salt and olive oil to the cooking water. (For 1 cup of quinoa, you'll add 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.)
- Now let's add flavor to the cooked quinoa! In a non-stick pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook very briefly and then add the canned diced tomato. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Now, stir in the cooked quinoa. Once warmed through, add the chopped fresh mint. Stir to combine and remove from heat. Off heat, add chopped red onions, feta cheese and more fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Time to grill the lamb chops! Heat an a gas grill (or an indoor grill pan) over high heat (make sure the grill is super hot) add the lamb chops and grill for about 2 minutes. Flip the chops over and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare or 3 1/2 minutes for medium (internal temperature should register 125 degrees F for medium-rare or 135 degrees F for medium). Let the chops rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- When ready to serve, transfer the tomato mint quinoa to serving bowls, top with 2 lamb chops per person. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Sugar 0.5 g, Sodium 329.7 mg, Fat 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, TransFat 0.6 g, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 45.2 g, Cholesterol 160.5 mg
MINT-TOMATO SAUCE FOR LAMB
I received this fresh-from-the-garden recipe from a friend after my husband and I fell in love with it at her summer barbecue. We use it to accompany our Easter leg of lamb or grilled lamb chops, and end up sopping up the leftovers with bread as we can't stand to let it go to waste!
Provided by Shandeen Gemanis
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the mint and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 432.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CRISPY LAMB CHOPS AND FRESH MINT JELLY
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, add the olive oil, rosemary, garlic and some salt and pepper; stir to combine. Add the lamb chops and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate, covered, in fridge for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs and granulated garlic until well incorporated. In a third shallow dish, add the eggs and mustard, and whisk together.
- Set a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the olive oil from the marinade (or use a fresh 1/2 cup oil) and heat until shimmering.
- Dredge the lamb in the flour to coat, then in the egg mixture and, lastly, in the breadcrumbs.
- Fry the breaded chops until golden, crisp and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
- Serve with the fresh mint jelly.
- Place the mint and 2 cups water in a blender, and puree until smooth; transfer to a small saucepan Stir in the lemon zest and juice and the sugar, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in the sugar, bring back to a boil and then add the liquid pectin. Remove from heat and stir in food coloring if using. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate until set, 4 hours.
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT, TOMATO AND GARLIC SAUCE
This recipe is from Williams-Sonoma "Essentials of Roasting." DH and I really enjoyed it. Prep time does not include resting time for the meat.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, trim away as much of the surface fat from the lamb as possible. Brush or rub the chops on both sides with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Press the parsley and basil firmly into both sides of each chop. Let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before roasting.
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, start making the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil. Add the shallot and saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes soften and release their liquid, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in the basil and mint, and set aside until the lamb chops are roasted.
- Preheat a large, heavy ovenproof fry pan over high heat until very hot. Add the 1 Tb olive oil, and then add the lamb chops and sear for 2 minutes. Turn the chops and sear for 1 minute on the other side.
- Immediately transfer the pan to the oven and roast the lamb until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, away from the bone, registers 125 to 130 F for medium-rare, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven, transfer the chops to a warmed platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest while you finish the sauce.
- Pour off any excess fat from the pan. Set the pan over medium-high heat, pour in the wine and cook, stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the pan bottom.
- Add the tomato sauce and any juices that have accumulated on the platter and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
- Divide the chops among warmed plates. Divide the sauce evenly among them, spooning it over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684, Fat 57.6, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 140.6, Sodium 113.6, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 32.1
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 1 to 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the spice rub and lamb: Stir together the salt, pepper, coriander, cayenne and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season the lamb chops on both sides with the spice rub. Allow to sit at room temperature while you make the mint sauce.
- For the mint sauce: In a food processor, add the mint, parsley, anchovies, garlic and some red pepper flakes. Process, adding olive oil as you go, until the sauce is just loose enough to drizzle. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Heat a grill pan or grill on medium-high heat. Oil the grill and pat the chops dry. Grill the lamb until done to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with the mint sauce and Baked Sweet Potato with Sour Cream and Mint.
- Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork and microwave on high according to the manufacturer's instructions until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Cut the potato open, add the sour cream and snip the mint leaves over the top to garnish.
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Mix the olive oil, mint, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste in a bowl. Rub the lamb chops all over with the garlic. Transfer a few tablespoons of the mint oil to a small bowl and brush on the chops.
- Grill the chops until charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. (Press the middle of a chop with your finger: It should be slightly firm with a little give for medium-rare doneness.) Transfer to a platter and brush with some of the remaining mint oil. Sprinkle with mint and serve with more mint oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 62 milligrams, Sodium 185 milligrams, Carbohydrate 1 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 0 grams
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