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Grilled Lamb Chops with Pistachio Mint Pesto

These grilled lamb chops with pistachio mint pesto are a flavor-packed main course that is sure to impress! They're great for holidays or a quick weeknight meal that looks like it took hours to complete.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 760 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For lamb:
  • 8 lamb chops
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For pesto:
  • ½ cup firmly packed mint leaves
  • ⅓ cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest about 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

For lamb:
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  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  2. Remove lamb from the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Season with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
  3. Add to the grill and cook until each side is browned and has grill marks. About 5 minutes per side for a medium-rare doneness.
  4. Serve lamb chops warm, topped with pistachio mint sauce.
For pesto:
  1. In a small food processor add mint, pistachios, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt and black pepper. Pulse to help break down the mint and pistachios.
  2. Turn the food processor on full speed and while the processor is running drizzle in the olive oil and blend until combined.
  3. Take off the lid and scrape down the sides. Put the lid back on and drizzle in the water while the processor runs until you have reached your desired consistency. I like my pesto to be a bit thinner so it drizzles nicely.
  4. Note: For serving I grilled up a few lemons and cut up some red onion. Not necessary but makes for a pretty presentation.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 760kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 86g (172%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Cholesterol 257mg (86%) Sodium 1366mg (57%) Potassium 1256mg (36%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 760

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 760kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 86g 172%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 257mg 86%
Sodium 1366mg 57%
Potassium 1256mg 27%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.