Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce are a delightful combination of tender, juicy lamb and refreshing mint sauce, perfect for summer barbecues or elegant dinner parties. This dish is easy to prepare and guarantees to impress your guests with its balance of savory and sweet flavors. Each bite offers a culinary experience that you won’t forget!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 lamb chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Marinate the lamb: In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the lamb chops in this mixture and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the mint sauce: Mix chopped mint leaves, honey, and red wine vinegar in another bowl; set aside.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Grill the chops: Place marinated lamb chops on the grill for about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness; adjust cooking time based on thickness.
- Let rest: Remove from grill and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Drizzle mint sauce over the grilled lamb chops just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding rosemary to the marinade or substituting balsamic vinegar for red wine vinegar in the sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.