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Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe
Easter is a real family holiday for Italians, and lamb was our usual fare for Easter supper—usually a leg or a crown roast. When it’s not Easter supper, though, I usually go for the smaller portions and simplicity of separate chops, as in this recipe. Rosemary and garlic are the perfect companions to lamb, and the paste below is a wonderful way to season the meat with a minimum of effort. This combo also works superbly with any cut of lamb; just double the quantities for a full rack, or triple them for a leg.
Prep Time | 10 minutes |
Cook Time | 20 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves ½sea salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 6 inch lamb chops each about ¾thick
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Instructions
- In a Food Processor fitted with a metal blade, blend the oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, sea salt, and cayenne pepper to form a paste. Rub the paste over the lamb chops and marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Heat a grill pan over a high flame until almost smoking. Add the chops and sear for 2 minutes on each side. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the lamb chops to desired doneness, about 3 minutes longer per side for medium-rare. Transfer the lamb chops to two plates, dividing equally, and serve.