Lamb Chops with Olive Relish
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 713kcal
Grilled Lamb Chops with Olive Relish are 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, then topped with a tangy lemon-olive relish that livens up every bite!
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Ingredients
- 12 American lamb loin chops 1-inch thick, or lamb rib chops
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Olive Relish:
- ¾ cup roughly chopped pitted olives a mix of black and green
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 lemon skin on, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 Tablespoon)
- 1 clove garlic grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the Marinade:
- 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.
Make the Olive Relish:
- Combine the chopped olives, olive oil, lemon and garlic in a small bowl. Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Grill the Lamb Chops:
- 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. Top with the olive relish and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 1.499mg | Potassium: 982mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 7mg