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Lamb Chops with Chimichurri Sauce

Tender marinated lamb chops served with a fresh homemade mint-parsley chimichurri sauce. Grill them outdoors or cook them in the oven for an easy lamb dinner any time of year.
Tara
Prep Time 1 day 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 day 25 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • meat thermometer

Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients

  • 8 double cut lamb chops (2 racks of lamb chops)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp rosemary chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • salt & pepper

chimichurri ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • dash of red pepper flakes
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Slice the lamb racks into double chops. Place into a large ziplock bag.
    Place marinade ingredients into a food processor and combine thoroughly. Pour into the Ziploc bag with the lamb chops. Massage into the chops and seal. Place into the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
  • While the lamb chops are marinating, make the chimichurri sauce. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until a rough blend forms.* Do not over-blend the ingredients to create a paste.
  • Cooking on a medium-high heated barbecue, place the marinated double chops on the grill. Grill the chops for 3 minutes per side for medium rare. An instant meat thermometer inserted into the center should read (130º F -135º F). For medium temperature, 4 minutes per side (140º F-145º F).
    *For Oven Method- Set oven to 425º F. Place marinated lamb chops onto a baking sheet or cast iron pan. Bake uncovered until the thermometer reads (130º F-135º F) for medium rare doneness.
  • When lamb chops are done cooking, place onto a separate plate to rest for 5 minutes.
    Plate lamb chops drizzle the chimichurri sauce on top and enjoy with a side dish!
    *Caution-lamb will be hot when removed from the grill.

Notes

Nutritional values are for the double lamb chops only. Not for the chimichurri sauce.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 3mg

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.

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