Marinated Lamb Chops with Rosemary & Garlic

DifficultyBeginnerYields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time22 mins
 12 lamb loin chops or lamb rib chops
 ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
 6 cloves garlic, grated or minced
 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 zest of 1 lemon
 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1

Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt & pepper in a small bowl.

2

Pour the mixture over the lamb chops and let marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

3

Heat grill to 500°F and grill chops for 4-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reads 145°F, followed by a 3 minute rest.

This recipe pairs nicely with root vegetables, like roasted carrots, but you can keep the traditional barbecue flavors alive with some potato salad and a glass of pinot noir on the side. You can also include a freshly prepared sauce for the lamb, such as pistachio basil pesto.

Ingredients

 12 lamb loin chops or lamb rib chops
 ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
 6 cloves garlic, grated or minced
 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 zest of 1 lemon
 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt & pepper in a small bowl.

2

Pour the mixture over the lamb chops and let marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

3

Heat grill to 500°F and grill chops for 4-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reads 145°F, followed by a 3 minute rest.

This recipe pairs nicely with root vegetables, like roasted carrots, but you can keep the traditional barbecue flavors alive with some potato salad and a glass of pinot noir on the side. You can also include a freshly prepared sauce for the lamb, such as pistachio basil pesto.

Marinated Lamb Chops with Rosemary & Garlic

Recipe and photography courtesy of the American Lamb Board and Platings and Pairings.