Description
Indulge in tender, juicy lamb chops paired with a zesty mint yogurt sauce, creating a deliciously memorable meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Lamb Chops (bone-in or boneless)
- Fresh Mint
- Greek Yogurt
- Garlic Cloves
- Lemon Juice
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Lamb Chops: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Coat the lamb chops and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Mint Yogurt Sauce: In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, finely chopped mint leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Preheat Your Grill or Pan: Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sear the Lamb Chops: Cook marinated lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness.
- Let Them Rest: Cover loosely with foil for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with mint yogurt sauce drizzled on top alongside roasted vegetables or couscous.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating paprika or cumin into the marinade. Swap fresh mint with basil in the yogurt sauce for a unique twist.