Greek Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce

• porsjoner: 8 servings
• aktiv tid: 20 minutes
• total tid: 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredienser

8 lamb rib chops (1 rack of lamb sliced into 8 chops)

1/3 cup olive oil

4 garlic cloves (minced)

1 tbsp dijon mustard

1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)

1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)

1 tsp dried oregano

1 lemon (zest & juice)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

1 cup plain greek yogurt

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)

2 garlic cloves (minced)

1 lemon (juiced)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Fremgangsmåte

Pat the lamb chops until they’re dry. Remove the membrane and slice the fat cap off. Slice between each bone to create 8 single chops.

Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl. Remove and reserve ¼ cup marinade (this will be poured over cooked chops before serving).

Place lamb chops into a large ziplock bag and pour the marinade in. Massage bag to ensure marinade is coating all of the lamb chops. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

While the chops marinate, prepare the mint yogurt sauce.

To a medium bowl, add all ingredients for mint yogurt sauce and mix well. Cover and place in fridge until ready to use.

Remove lamb chops from fridge and allow to come to room temp (about 30 minutes).

Heat grill or cast iron skillet to medium-high. Grill the lamb chops for about 4-5 minutes per side.

Transfer onto a platter and let them sit for a few minutes before serving. Pour reserved marinade over the chops and serve with mint yogurt sauce.