Savory Lamb Chops with Chimichurri Sauce
These gorgeous marinated lamb chops can be made on the barbecue or in the oven. Just let the lamb chops marinate before cooking. Afterwards, top with a chimichurri sauce and devour.
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: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 3mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
