Harissa Spiced Lamb Chops
Harissa Spiced Lamb Chops
Ingredients
For the Lamb Chops
- 8 lamb loin chops, frenched
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the lamb loin chops in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the harissa marinade over the lamb chops, ensuring they are evenly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a grill pan, heat it over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Remove the lamb chops from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Grill the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove the lamb chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful meat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Garnish with chopped fresh mint leaves and serve with lemon wedges on the side, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Harissa Spiced Lamb Chops
Ingredients
For the Lamb Chops
- 8 lamb loin chops, frenched
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the lamb loin chops in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the harissa marinade over the lamb chops, ensuring they are evenly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a grill pan, heat it over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Remove the lamb chops from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Grill the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the lamb chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful meat.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Garnish with chopped fresh mint leaves and serve with lemon wedges on the side, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min