GORGONZOLA CRUSTED GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Gorgonzola Crusted Grilled Lamb Chops image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for bread crumbs
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 tablespoons freshly chopped oregano leaves
2 racks lamb rib chops, frenched
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

Preheat the grill over medium heat.
In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, pepper, salt, oregano, and toss together. Cut the racks into chops and add them to the oil mixture. Turning them to coat well.
In a separate bowl, add the cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, cilantro and a pinch of black pepper. Mix gently.
Remove the chops from the marinade and arrange them on the grill. Grill for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flip and top each chop with a heaping tablespoon of the bread crumb mixture. Close the lid of the grill and cook until desired doneness, about 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.