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.

Cathy G.

I made an olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt marinade for 30 minutes and cooked as directed. They were perfect tender and delicious.

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.

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Simple Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to grill lamb chops on a gas grill? ›

Preheat your grill or stove top grill pan to medium-high. Combine all marinade ingredients (olive oil through pepper) in a small bowl. Spoon this mixture evenly over both sides of lamb chops. Grill lamb chops for 2 to 4 minutes on each side to desired doneness, 135°F for medium-rare.

How long should you marinate lamb chops? ›

A tasty way to prepare economical cuts of lamb chops and steaks! Tenderise and infuse them with flavour with a delicious marinade then grill to perfection on the BBQ (or stove). Marinade for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight (no longer than 24 hours).

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.

Should you salt lamb chops before grilling? ›

Salting the lamb chops 40 minutes before cooking seasons them thoroughly and allows any juices drawn out by the salt to be reabsorbed. The result: full-flavored lamb chops that brown better during their short time over the coals.

Is it better to grill or pan fry lamb chops? ›

Grilling lamb chops can impart a smoky flavor and create a desirable charred exterior, making it a healthier option as fat drips away from the meat. Frying, especially pan-frying, offers more control over cooking, enriches flavor with fats, and is convenient for indoor cooking.

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.

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 can I add to lamb to tenderize it? ›

Baking soda / bi-carb and cornflour/cornstarch are the secret ingredients that tenderise the lamb meat. It's a technique called “velveting” that is used by Chinese restaurants, and it's the reason why the meat in your favourite Chinese dishes are always so soft.

How do you keep lamb chops from getting 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 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? ›

It's all about the fat in any cut of lamb. Fat holds flavour as well as odour, so trim as much excess fat as possible before cooking. The less fat that melts into the pan during the cooking process, the less aroma you'll have in the kitchen. Trim the fat when the meat is cold to make it easier to remove.

Should lamb chops be room temperature before grilling? ›

Before you begin the cooking process, be sure to remove your lamb from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This helps to ensure that the lamb cooks evenly and that you get an accurate temperature reading.

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 do you tenderize lamb chops? ›

When marinating meat for the mangal (barbecue), there are two things that help to tenderise it really well – for chicken, it's yoghurt, and for lamb cutlets or chops, it's milk. The lamb only needs a couple of hours in the marinade for the milk to really work its magic and leave you with the most succulent meat going.

How long to grill lamb chops on a gas grill at 400 degrees? ›

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.

What is the best temperature to grill lamb chops? ›

Lamb chops should be grilled at 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Once seasoned, you are ready to preheat your Traeger Grill. Set it to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and close the lid for 15 minutes to allow it to heat. Once the grill is preheated, you're ready to cook.

What is the best temperature for grilling lamb? ›

Temperature is key.

Lamb is a meat that really shines when it is cooked to medium rare, around 130-135 F. In order to avoid over cooking, use an iGrill. This keeps the grill lid down while still maintaining an ever critical eye over the grilling process. Keep the grill at medium heat, around 350-450 degrees.

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