Tender lamb chops with a zesty mint gremolata for a vibrant Mediterranean main. Simple, fresh, and elegant.
# What You Need:
→ Lamb Chops
01 - 8 lamb rib chops, approximately 1 inch thick
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Mint Gremolata
07 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
08 - 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - Salt, to taste
14 - Black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Rub the marinade evenly over both sides of lamb chops. Allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
02 - In a bowl, combine finely chopped mint, parsley, lemon zest, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly and set aside for later use.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook lamb chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side, achieving medium-rare doneness, or continue grilling until preferred doneness is reached. Let lamb chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
04 - Spoon mint gremolata generously over lamb chops. Serve immediately accompanied by chosen side dishes.
