Garlic & Rosemary Marinated Lamb Chops

Close up of grilled lamb chops with rosemary.

Garlic & Rosemary Marinated Lamb Chops

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Marinating & Resting Time: 35

Total Time: 1

Servings: people

Calories: 1179kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

Marinated Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic is an easy summer grilling recipe you can cook in minutes. Each chop is saturated with rich and earthy flavors thanks to an herbaceous marinade made with simple ingredients.

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Equipment

Ingredients

12 lamb loin chops 1-inch thick, or lamb rib chops
1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
6 cloves garlic grated or minced
2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary minced
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ 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.
Heat grill to 500-degrees and grill chops for 4-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reads 135-degrees, for medium-rare.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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Notes

If you don't have a grill - don't worry! You have options. You can also make these lamb chops in the broiler or on a grill pan on the stove:

Grill Pan: Cook on medium heat for 4-6 minutes per side.
Broiler: Preheat your broiler to HIGH. Remove lamb from refrigerator 30-minutes before you plan to cook them. Broil for 5-8 minutes per side.

Cooking Tips

Don’t over-marinate the chops. If they’re left marinating for more than 24 hours, the citrus will cause the meat to break down and turn mealy.
Let the chops come down to room temperature before grilling.
Use a meat thermometer! It’s much easier than eye-balling the chops. When the internal temperature reaches 135ºF, the lamb chops will be a nice medium rare.
Leaving the grilled chops to rest for 5 minutes is necessary to seal in the delicious juices and flavor.

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