Description
Delicious lamb loin chops marinated in garlic and herbs, perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb loin chops
- 2 cloves garlic (pressed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Allow lamb loin chops to reach room temperature. If previously frozen, transfer to refrigerator the night before and take it out of the fridge about an hour before cooking. If you are using fresh loin chops, remove from refrigerator half hour before cooking. Place lamb loin chops on a work board and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Meanwhile, add the garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano to a mortar and pestle and mash it until it becomes paste. This will yield about 1 tbsp of garlic and herb paste.
- Season the lamb loin chops with olive oil and garlic & herb paste on all sides. If you can, please allow the lamb to marinate for up to 30 minutes on the counter or refrigerated overnight.
- Heat remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil in a cast iron skillet or stove top griddle until very hot. Add lamb loin chops and allow them to cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, top and bottom. Additionally, cook the three sides for 2-3 minutes. To ensure the lamb is thoroughly cooked, use a kitchen thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is at least 145F for rare meat and up to 165F for well done.
- When done, allow lamb to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving. When ready to serve, squeeze fresh lemon and garnish with fresh thyme or oregano.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor.
- Check the internal temperature to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg