Grilled Lamb Lollipops Recipe
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
1057 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Grilled Lamb Lollipops Recipe
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These delicious grilled lamb lollipops are marinated in a tasty garlic, herb, and spice marinated that are then grilled to perfection.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- ½ stick of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ tablespoons finely minced fresh thyme
- 1 ½ tablespoons finely minced fresh oregano
- 10 finely grated garlic cloves
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 lamb racks cut into 2 bone pieces
- optional mint sauce recipe
Instructions
- Add the cumin, coriander seeds, and half cinnamon stick to a medium-sized sauté pan (10”) and cook on low heat for 7 to 10 minutes while occasionally stirring. Doing this will help make the spices more aromatic and pungent.
- Transfer the spices to a mortar and use a pestle to finely grind them or grind them down in a spice grinder.
- Place the ground spices into a large bowl with the thyme, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk it until it is well combined.
- Prepare the lamb by slicing the rack into 2-bone pieces making lamb lollipops. You can cut them into single-bone pieces as well.
- Put the lamb in the bowl with the spices and move it around so that it is coated on all sides.
- Cover the bowl in plastic wrap or transfer it to a plastic zip bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
- Preheat the grill to high heat (450° to 550°), place the marinated lamb lollipops onto the grill, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on all sides for a medium-rare (125°) internal temperature.
- Remove the lamb and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve the lamb on a plate with a mint sauce and optional grilled lemon slices, and additional fresh herb leaves like mint, oregano, or thyme.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: This recipe is meant to be eaten as soon as it’s done cooking.
- How to Store: Cover and keep the lamb in the refrigerator for three days. You can freeze it covered for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator for one day or until thawed.
- How to Reheat: This recipe does not reheat well, but if you do need to reheat it, then add it to a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until warm. Reheating lamb will cause it to rise in internal temperature and can take it from medium-rare to medium-well when reheating, which can cause it to be less juicy, tender, and flavorful.
- Substitute the fresh oregano with 1 tablespoon of dry oregano.
- You can use 1 tablespoon of dry thyme instead of fresh thyme.
- The marinade should be extremely intense in flavor. Remember you aren’t eating the marinade; you are eating the lamb that was in it, so it needs to be overly tasty to penetrate the meat.
- The longer the marinating time, the better. If you’re on a time crunch, it at least needs 12 hours of marinating.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1057kcal
(53%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
99g
(152%)
Saturated Fat
40g
(200%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
45g
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
1013mg
(42%)
Potassium
525mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
182IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1057 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1057kcal | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 99g | 152% |
| Saturated Fat | 40g | 200% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 45g | 225% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 182IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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