PERSIAN STYLE LAMB CHOPS (LAMB SHASHLIK)

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Lamb Shashlik (Persian Lamb Chops): Juicy, tender and bursting flavour, lamb shashlik will be your new favourite way to make lamb chops | aheadofthyme.com

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup yogurt
1 medium onion, cut in large chunks
4 cloves garlic, whole clove
1/4 cup lemon juice (juice from 1 lemon)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground saffron
1 tbsp. hot water
10 lamb chops (I used lamb loin chops)
1 tbsp. olive oil

Steps:

  • Marinade the lamb: Combine the yogurt, onions, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in your food processor and blend.
  • Dissolve the ground saffron in the hot water.
  • Add the saffron mixture to your food processor and continue to blend until sauce is yellow.
  • Place the lamb chops in a large ziploc bag or tupperware container.
  • Pour the marinade on the lamb chops and fully coat.
  • Marinade in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours.
  • Cook: Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Remove lamb chops from fridge and let it come back to room temperature while you are waiting for the oven to preheat.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Drain and transfer the lamb to the skillet. Discard the rest of the marinade.
  • Sear the lamb, cooking for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the lamb onto a lined baking tray
  • Roast for 10 minutes (for medium-rare) or cook to your preference. Flip halfway through.

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