Ina Garten's Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe
Description
Ina Garten’s Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chops are a perfect way to impress guests or elevate a family dinner. With aromatic spices, juicy lamb, and easy grilling steps, this dish is both gourmet and approachable. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy a bold, flavorful meal that everyone will remember
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops, rib or loin, about 1-inch thick
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, optional, for garnish
- Fresh herbs, parsley, cilantro, or mint, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, t½ teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt and½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Rub the marinade all over the 8 lamb chops. Let them sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for a few hours for deeper flavor.
- Heat a grill to medium-high. You can also use a grill pan on the stove if preferred.
- Grill the lamb chops 3–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for thickness and desired doneness.
- Remove the lamb from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with 1 lemon, lemon juice and Fresh herbs if desired, then serve.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 682kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 84gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 257mgSodium: 784mgPotassium: 1162mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 9mg