Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce is a delectable dish that perfectly marries the rich, savory flavors of juicy lamb with a bright and refreshing mint sauce. Ideal for any occasion, these tender chops are seasoned with garlic and rosemary, then grilled to smoky perfection. Serve them up at your next barbecue or family dinner and watch everyone savor every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in lamb chops (1 inch thick)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, chopped rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Rub the marinade over the lamb chops and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour (or overnight for best results).
- For the mint sauce, combine finely chopped mint leaves with red wine vinegar and honey in a small bowl; set aside.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F/200°C).
- Grill the marinated lamb chops for about 4 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
- Let the grilled chops rest for five minutes before serving with homemade mint sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 299
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 82mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 87mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider substituting rosemary with thyme or adding lemon zest to the marinade. - Leftover grilled lamb chops can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.