Grilled Lamb Chops with Charmoula
- Level: Easy
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 45 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 45 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 lemon, zested
2 racks lamb, frenched and cut into double rib portion
Charmoula:
2 shallots, chopped
1 bunch fresh mint, leaves removed and chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, leaves removed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Have the grill preheated to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic and lemon zest. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the chops and set aside while preparing the charmoula.
- For the charmoula: Add the remaining spice mixture to a bowl with the shallots, mint, parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Brush the chops with olive oil and put on the grill. Grill until the lamb is medium-rare, 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Transfer the chops to a serving platter and serve with the charmoula.
