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Grilled Lamb Chops with Chimichurri
Juicy grilled lamb chops drizzled with chimichurri and blistered tomatoes are the ideal summer or spring dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
333 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Chimichurri:
- 2 cups parsley minced, Italian variety, leaves
- 1/2 shallot peeled and minced OR 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic peeled and grated, clove
- kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Grass-fed Lamb Rib Chops:
- 2 1/2 pounds lamb rib chops
- kosher salt
- tomatoes fresh, on the vine
Instructions
To Make the Chimichurri:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the minced Italian parsley, shallot, red wine vinegar, garlic, a pinch of kosher salt, crushed red pepper and olive oil. Give it a taste and adjust the salt to taste (I added a pinch or two more). You can prepare this up to 1 day in advance.
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To Cook the Grass-fed Lamb Rib Chops:
- Bring the lamb rib chops to room temperature. I like to leave them on my kitchen counter for about 30 minutes. Sprinkle both sides with kosher salt.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Rub the grates with neutral oil. After a minute or so, put the rib chops on the grill and cook on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 145° F (for medium-well).
- Remove from the grill and set aside to rest. Toss the tomatoes with a teaspoon or two of olive oil and a sprinkling of kosher salt. Add the tomatoes to the hot grill. Cook until blistered and slightly softened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove.
To Serve:
- Add the lamb rib chops and tomatoes to a plate. Drizzle lamb chops with chimichurri.
Notes
- Tips and Tricks
- Can I make the chimichurri ahead? Yes! You can make it up to a day ahead. Just note that it won’t be as beautifully bright green but it will still be super delicious.
- Be sure to preheat your grill. This step is the most important. Grilling lamb chops might be the easiest thing you’ve ever grilled. They take minimal time if the grill is preheated correctly.
- Can I make the chimichurri ahead? Yes! You can make it up to a day ahead. Just note that it won’t be as beautifully bright green but it will still be super delicious.
- Be sure to preheat your grill. This step is the most important. Grilling lamb chops might be the easiest thing you’ve ever grilled. They take minimal time if the grill is preheated correctly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
184mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2564IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2564IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.