Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint
From O,
The Oprah Magazine
Use either juicy rib chops (cut from the rib section of
the lamb) or loin chops (cut from the loin and the tenderloin), and serve two
per person.
By Peggy
Knickerbocker
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1/4 cup(s) chopped
fresh mint
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2 tablespoon(s) chopped
fresh rosemary
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2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin
olive oil
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6 clove(s) garlic,
minced
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1 teaspoon(s) salt
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1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly
ground black pepper
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12 lamb
chops (cut 1 1/2 inches thick)
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Minty Gremolata Sauce
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In a small bowl, stir together mint,
rosemary, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub on chops. Cover chops with
plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
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Prepare grill either by igniting coals
and allowing them to die down to medium-hot, or by preheating a gas grill
to medium-high. For medium chops, cook 6 to 7 minutes per side (or until
firm and resilient to touch); for rare, cook about 5 minutes per side (or
until meat
is
barely firm — but not springy — to touch). Alternatively, preheat oven to
400 degrees; and roast chops 10 to 15 minutes, depending upon how well
done you like them, turning once.
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Slice into one chop to test doneness;
remove from grill while slightly pinker than desired (chops will continue
to cook as they rest). Transfer to a platter. Serve with Minty Gremolata Sauce
on
side.