Marinated Lamb Shoulder Chops with Tzatziki, Arugula, and Feta
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 793
- Total Fat
- 69
- Saturated Fat
- 23
- Carbohydrates
- 13
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 7
- Protein
- 34
- Cholesterol
- 118
- Sodium
- 935
- Total: 2 hr 51 min
- Prep: 35 min
- Inactive: 2 hr 10 min
- Cook: 6 min
Ingredients
Lamb:
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves finely chopped
3 sprigs fresh dill, leaves finely chopped
3 sprigs fresh mint, leaves cut into a chiffonade
2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Pinch kosher salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 (3/4-inch thick) lamb shoulder chops
Tzatziki:
1/2 English cucumber, coarsely grated
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 small bunch fresh dill, leaves finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves cut into a chiffonade
Pinch kosher salt
Salad:
2 cups baby arugula, washed
1 lemon, juiced
High quality extra-virgin olive oil (big fat finishing oil)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup crumbled feta
Directions
- For the lamb: Combine all the ingredients for the marinade, except the lamb, and whisk together to form a thick paste. Slather on the lamb chops. Marinate the chops at room temperature up to 2 hours or in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For the tzatziki: Combine all the ingredients. Season with more salt, if necessary. Let sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature before serving.
- Preheat the grill to medium. When the grill is hot, brush the grates with a wire grill brush to loosen any crud. Wipe the grates with an oiled side towel to pick up any loose soot or crud.
- If the lamb was in the refrigerator, let it come to room temperature before grilling.
- Arrange the lamb chops on the grill. Do not move the chops for 2 to 3 minutes to allow lovely grill marks to form. Rotate the chops 90 degrees to create cross-hatch grill marks, and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chops and repeat the process. Remove the chops from the grill to a platter and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- For the salad: Toss the arugula with the lemon juice, big fat finishing oil, and salt. Adjust the seasoning, if necessary, and sprinkle with the crumbled feta. Divide the salad among 4 serving plates and top with a lamb chop. This will slightly wilt the salad. Drizzle with big fat finishing oil and top with a dollop of tzatziki.