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How to Cook PERFECT Lamb Chops
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
grilled lamb chops
Prep Time:
8
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Marinating Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
48
minutes
minutes
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
1027
kcal
Author:
Platings and Pairings
Learn how to cook lamb chops with perfect results every time! Make a quick marinade with olive oil, garlic, lemon and rosemary. Then, cook your chops on the grill, in the oven, or on the stove.
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Ingredients
8
American lamb rib chops
¾ inches thick
¼
cup
extra virgin olive oil
3
cloves
garlic
grated or minced
1
Tablespoon
fresh rosemary
chopped, or 1 tsp dried rosemary
1
lemon
zested and juiced
1
teaspoon
kosher salt
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
Instructions
Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt & pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the mixture over the lamb chops and let marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Grill
Heat grill to 500-degrees and grill chops for 2-4 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reads 135-degrees, for medium-rare*.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Grill Pan
Cook on medium-high heat for 2-4 minutes per side.
Broiler
Preheat your broiler to HIGH. Remove lamb chops from the refrigerator 30-minutes before you plan to cook them. Broil for 3-5 minutes per side.
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Notes
*USDA recommends lamb reach an internal temperature of 145F with a 3 minute rest.
Nutrition
Calories:
1027
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
91
g
|
Fat:
69
g
|
Saturated Fat:
19
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
36
g
|
Cholesterol:
298
mg
|
Sodium:
1491
mg
|
Potassium:
1301
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
43
IU
|
Vitamin C:
30
mg
|
Calcium:
82
mg
|
Iron:
8
mg