Seeking a more posh atmosphere at your next grill party? Add grilled lamb chops to the menu, mince those fresh herbs and concoct a moreish Paleo tzatziki dip that will leave everyone wondering where you get all your foodie inspiration from.
Lamb is an underused meat that deserves a bit of reassuring attention from time to time. It is a staple in the Mediterranean diet for several good reasons.
It is an easily digestible protein that contains abundant vitamins (A, B3, B6, and B12) as well as several essential trace minerals; zinc is present to help support your immune system and aid the healing of wounds, there is iron and selenium, and we could go on. The bottom line, it is tasty and good for you.
If you are an explorative cook, consider the following - lamb served with horta vrasta is such a treat that you never look at dandelion greens on the lawn the same way again. In Greek, it means "boiled greens," so if you aren't able to gather fresh dandelions, you can always improvise and make it with Swiss chard, turnip, and collard greens, adding extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and lemon juice to taste.
We suggest finishing the meal with a watermelon and mint salad which acts more like a dessert, just in case a hint of cool sweetness is desired.
Lemon And Basil Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe
Serves: 4 Prep: 10 min + 25 min Cook: 12 min
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 lamb chops, thick-cut
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
- 3 tbsp. fresh chives, minced
- 3 tbsp. garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Combine the basil, parsley, chives, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the lemon-basil mixture over the lamb chops and let marinate at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the lamb and chops for 4 to 6 minutes per side or to the desired doneness.
- Let the chops rest for 4 to 5 minutes before serving.
📖 Recipe
Lemon And Basil Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 lamb chops thick-cut
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley minced
- 3 tbsp. fresh chives minced
- 3 tbsp. garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the basil, parsley, chives, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper.¼ cup fresh basil leaves, ¼ cup fresh parsley, 3 tbsp. fresh chives, 3 tbsp. garlic, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, ¼ cup olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Drizzle the lemon-basil mixture over the lamb chops and let marinate at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes.4 to 6 lamb chops
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the lamb and chops for 4 to 6 minutes per side or to the desired doneness.
- Let the chops rest for 4 to 5 minutes before serving.
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