Simple Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe (2024)

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Simple Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe (1)

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Ingredients

Yield:Serves 6

  • 6 to 8loin lamb chops
  • 4cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

416 calories; 35 grams fat; 16 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 15 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 22 grams protein; 315 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Preheat a grill or cast-iron grill pan over high heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the fire so that one side of the grill has more coals than the other — a “hot” side. If using a grill pan, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Step

    2

    Rub the lamb chops with the garlic and season aggressively with salt and pepper. If grilling, place on the hot side for 2 minutes per side. Move the chops to the cooler side of the grill to cook through, an additional 6 to 7 minutes. If using a grill pan, grill one side for 2 minutes to sear, then turn over the chops and place the pan in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the grill or oven and allow to sit 5 minutes before serving.

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Antonia

I made a paste of garlic, olive oil, pinch of sea salt and rosemary. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Removed from refrigerator and let stand for about 30 minutes and then grilled quickly on each side as indicated in the recipe. Very good.

JudiM

I followed another reviewer's advice and rubbed the chops with a mixture of garlic, olive oil, kosher salt and crushed dried rosemary. They sat at room temperature for awhile, then were charcoal-grilled to medium-rare. Wow! The simplest and tastiest grilled lamb chops we've ever made.

Doris

Used the cast iron skillet at 500 degrees plus degrees about 4 minutes on each side. Put in the oven at 450 another 5 minutestill the chops reached 117 degrees. Deglazed pan with cognac, malbec, & swirled in some butter. Served with stuffed mushroons and spinach.

Marinating

Grilled them but next time I will definitely marinate them beforehand. They needed more flavor.

Debra

As suggested I made a paste of garlic, olive oil, salt and rosemary. Let it marinate in the fridge for 3 hours, then stand on the counter for 1/2 hour to warm up. Used a grill pan, very hot, with a little oil. Seared 1 side for 2 mins, then a 400 degree oven for 5 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Done to perfection. Deglazed the pan with port and butter, threw in some mushrooms. Served with spinach sautéed with onion, mushrooms and the pan juices on top of the lamb, couscous on the side. Yum!

Louis

Great recipe, easy cooking technique with the cast iron grilling skillet on the stove top and then into the oven @400 degrees. (record breaking snow fall.....45 inches in four days out on the deck this winter). On the side, plain greek yogurt mixed with cucumber, larger pieces on top, then... a squeeze of lemon! Dreaming of the sunny Mediterranean!

Gina Thomas

Best recipe I've made so far! I added sage and rosemary to the garlic mix, drizzled with olive oil before putting pan on stove The best lamb chops and rare, too.

Marge

This worked perfectly!

Em

Rubbed with kelp salt and pepper and stuck some garlic in the meat. Left it at room temp for about 30 minutes then cooked as directed. Followed what another review said and tossed in some butter and rosemary at the last minute in the oven

John Pendleton

May 2, 2023. Made with garlic rosemary paste with very thick chops from Barbur World Foods. Beware of overcooking with thinner chops. Excellent!

Charles

I followed the cast iron and oven instructions to the letter but spooned a premixed batter of olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic on one side of the chops before dropping them in the iron then spooned the rest over the other side before flipping and moving them to the oven. I found a fancy instant read thermometer helps yield excellent results and friends and family have raved about this the three times I have presented it.

atl mom

Delicious! Marinated with olive oil, parsley, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper… cooked per grilling instructions… I recommend using a meat thermometer. Our chops were 1-1/4 inch thick so cooking time was much longer, but with the thermometer they came off the grill perfectly medium rare. Yum!

Anita

Did as others suggested—mashed garlic cloves with rosemary and salt. Placed mash and chops and a little olive oil in a ziploc to marinate for 4 hours. Two minutes searing fat, two minutes on one side, flipped and placed in oven for 5 minutes. Perfection. Made four chops for two people. My husband said he could have eaten five!

Lucila

Easy...ridiculously easy for the payoff. I don't have a grill or cast-iron grill pan, but I do have a cast iron pan and used that. I did not use the suggestion of garlic paste with olive oil, salt, and rosemary. I followed the directions exactly (except for the grilling bit). I used a Frenched rack of lamb - cutting them into individual chops and bone-in lamb loin chops.Delicious!

Debra

As suggested I made a paste of garlic, olive oil, salt and rosemary. Let it marinate in the fridge for 3 hours, then stand on the counter for 1/2 hour to warm up. Used a grill pan, very hot, with a little oil. Seared 1 side for 2 mins, then a 400 degree oven for 5 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Done to perfection. Deglazed the pan with port and butter, threw in some mushrooms. Served with spinach sautéed with onion, mushrooms and the pan juices on top of the lamb, couscous on the side. Yum!

Lucila

that deglazing sounds divine. i had lots of well-done garlic bits. i just scraped them off the grill pan and crunched them. yum!

donna

I made this as written and it was perfect.

Caroline

Cook longer on the cool side.

Andy

Cooked on my Weber charcoal grill. Everyone loved them!

lauren

I also marinated with garlic, rosemary, salt and olive oil. Very happy with the results. The first time I’ve cooked lamb chops and felt they equaled those served in a restaurant. Not sure why recipe says it takes 30 minutes. Not counting the time to marinate these were done in 15 minutes.

In from Tucson

Having the ability to grill year round I've found a simple variation. After I salt & pepper generously, I spritz some olive oil on both sides. I then take a jar of pesto and generously coat both sides. Then I grill them if they're sweet rib chops or succulent loin chops to a medium rare this is a great time-saver.

Es

Perfect. Local lamb cops schmeared with a garlic-rosemary-sage-salt and pepper rub; marinated for a couple of hours; cooked to perfection. Topped with charred onions. So simple, so good.

Kate

Simple but best. Rub with garlic, then salt and pepper. 2 minutes per side in hot hot hot pan for the tiny chops.

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Simple Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long should you marinate lamb chops? ›

Mix Marinade ingredients in a bowl until salt dissolves. Add lamb, mix to coat, then marinate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, up to 24 hours. Brush BBQ bars with oil if required (Note 1) and heat to medium high (or heat 1/2 tbsp oil in skillet on stove on medium high). Cook lamb to your taste.

What seasonings go well with lamb? ›

Fresh rosemary, fresh garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt are simple but amazing flavors that pair amazingly with the lamb! Each of these ingredients adds its unique warmth and depth to enhance the flavor of the dish.

How long to grill lamb chops and at what temperature? ›

Preheat the grill to low-medium heat — about 300 degrees. You are going to cook the chops at low heat first, then sear them over high heat. Place lamb chops on the grill. Close the lid and grill about 10 minutes or until chops reach an internal temperature of about 110 degrees.

Should you salt lamb chops before grilling? ›

When you're home and ready to cook, prep the lamb by drying it with paper towels and seasoning liberally with salt about 30 minutes before grilling to allow the salt to really work its magic and get in there before searing the chops. Follow the recipe below for simple, but perfect chops, every time.

What is the best way to tenderise lamb chops? ›

Naturally tender, the lamb is tenderized even more by a brief stint with the lightly acidic marinade. Marinate the lamb chops while you prepare the rest of dinner. Get the grill pan or cast iron frying pan heated up really nice and hot and sear the chops, just a couple of minutes on each side.

Should you wash lamb chops before marinating? ›

However, washing raw poultry, beef, pork, lamb or veal before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils and surfaces. We call this cross-contamination.

What makes lamb taste better? ›

The big, bold Lamb flavor goes well with spices like coriander seeds, cumin, curry powder, harissa paste, garlic, rosemary, oregano, thyme, black pepper, chilly flakes, and mint. Spices compliment Lamb, but it also holds its flavor with just salt and pepper.

What makes lamb taste good? ›

Fat produced from grass creates a lovely flavoursome addition to the meat. Lamb's robust flavour takes well to being seared and charred.

What makes lamb so tasty? ›

But what it all comes down to is its fat and a particular type of fatty acid that lambs have that beef doesn't. It's called branched-chain fatty acid. This is something that humans can detect at tiny levels. It's what gives lamb this gamy, more earthy taste than beef.

How do you know when lamb chops are done on the grill? ›

While your lamb chops are still on the grill, insert the digital meat thermometer into the thickest part to check the internal temperature. When they reach an internal temperature of 145°F, your lamb chops are done. Most lamb chops will reach doneness in 7 minutes total.

Is it better to grill or fry lamb chops? ›

Is it better to grill or fry lamb chops? Both grilling and frying are great ways to cook delicious lamb chops. Grill or fry seasoned lamb chops with a little butter and olive oil, over high heat for a few minutes each side. Don't forget to rest the lamb before serving.

How do you know when lamb chops are done? ›

Here are the general guidelines for cooking lamb chops to different levels of doneness:
  1. Rare: 125°F (52°C) to 130°F (54°C)
  2. Medium-rare: 135°F (57°C) to 140°F (60°C)
  3. Medium: 145°F (63°C) to 150°F (66°C)
  4. Well-done: 160°F (71°C) and above.
Feb 14, 2023

Why are my lamb chops tough? ›

Temperature is by far the most critical aspect of cooking lamb chops. Undercooking even tender lamb chops can render them unpleasantly chewy, while overcooking will lead to tough, dried-out meat. Rib chops should be cooked to about 130°F, while loin chops are better at 135°F or even 140°F.

What do you eat with lamb chops? ›

10 Best Side Dishes for Lamb Chops
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  • 02 of 10. Lemon Pea Salad. ...
  • 03 of 10. Couscous Gourmet. ...
  • 04 of 10. Spinach Pomegranate Salad. ...
  • 05 of 10. Quick and Easy Sauteed Spinach. ...
  • 06 of 10. Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios. ...
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What is the preferred cooking method for lamb? ›

It can be traditionally roasted but is best slow-roasted, pot-roasted or braised with liquid until practically falling apart. Shoulder can also be diced for stewing, or cut into shoulder chops. A pre-sliced roast is convenient, but it tends to dry out in the oven.

How long can I marinate lamb for? ›

Most recipes for marinating meat and poultry recommend six hours up to 24 hours. It is safe to keep the food in the marinade longer, but after two days it is possible that the marinade can start to break down the fibers of the meat, causing it to become mushy.

How long can marinated lamb stay in the fridge? ›

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends storing marinated meat in the refrigerator for no more than 3-5 days. This time frame accounts for the potential growth of harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

Can you marinade lamb for 3 days? ›

How long the meat marinates depends only on how much you want the flavor to penetrate the meat. Lamb can marinate in yogurt for up to 3 days, but since this yogurt is so intensely flavored, 8 to 24 hours is an excellent sweet spot.

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