Description
Ina Garten’s succulent lamb chops offer Mediterranean flavors that dance across palates with herb-infused elegance. Grilled to perfection and seasoned with rosemary and garlic, these chops invite home cooks to savor restaurant-quality dining at their own table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 racks of lamb (6 to 7 ribs each), cut into chops
- 1 ½ cups (12 oz/360 ml) plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 6 large garlic cloves
- 5 tbsps (75 ml/5 fl oz) good olive oil, plus extra for the grill
- 1 ½ tbsps ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp whole coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves, julienned
- 3 tbsps (45 ml/1.5 fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsps Sriracha
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Pulse garlic, mint leaves, turmeric, coriander seeds, cumin, and lemon zest in a food processor. Integrate kosher salt and olive oil until achieving a smooth, fragrant blend.
- Marination Process: Lavishly coat lamb chops with herb mixture. Whisk Greek yogurt with Sriracha and lemon juice, thoroughly covering meat. Refrigerate 6-24 hours to develop robust flavor profile.
- Grill Preparation: Heat charcoal grill to high temperature. Lightly oil grates to prevent sticking and create appealing sear marks.
- Grilling Technique: Position lamb chops 5-6 inches above hot coals. Grill yogurt-coated side up for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, aiming for medium-rare with caramelized exterior.
- Serving Protocol: Transfer grilled chops to serving plate. Tent with foil and rest 10 minutes to redistribute internal juices. Plate alongside complementary side dishes, serving immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Allow lamb chops to soak in herbs and yogurt for at least 6 hours, with 24 hours delivering maximum flavor complexity and tenderizing effect.
- Temperature Precision: Use high-heat charcoal grill to achieve perfect caramelization, maintaining 4-5 minutes per side for ideal medium-rare doneness.
- Rest for Juiciness: Always let grilled lamb chops rest 10 minutes under foil tent, which redistributes internal juices and guarantees succulent, tender meat.
- Coating Technique: Ensure complete coverage of lamb chops with herb marinade and yogurt mixture, allowing each piece to absorb maximum aromatic flavors and develop rich, complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg