Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce

Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce

These tender lamb loin chops are marinated with a blend of Mediterranean spices, grilled until tender, and served with a homemade orange mint sauce.

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
260 min
Servings
5

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place lamb chops in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, cumin, mixed herbs, black pepper, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt; toss until lamb evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place lamb chops on grill; sprinkle with a bit of salt. Grill on the first side until seared, 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the chops, rotating chops a half turn on the grill about 1 minute before flipping. Flip chops and grill other side until desired doneness, 4 to 7 minutes more. For medium rare, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 125 to 130 degrees F (52 to 54 degrees C). Transfer to a serving dish and tent loosely with foil.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'To make the mint sauce: Combine marmalade, mint, vinegar, and pepper flakes together in a bowl.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Brush sauce over grilled chops. Enjoy!'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (5 servings total)

438
Calories
28 g
Protein
12 g
Carbs
31 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
126 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/247363/chef-johns-grilled-lamb-with-mint-orange-sauce/
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