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Harissa Grilled Lamb Chops with a Fresh Apricot-Serrano Salsa

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Marinate Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 472 kcal
Course: Dinner

Ingredients

fresh apricot-serrano chutney
  • 6 ripe apricots, seeded and diced
  • 1 serrano, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons mined cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced mint leaves
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
assembly
  • ½ cup harissa
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, plus more for brushing onto the grill (can sub vegetable oil)
  • 8 lamb chops, room temperature
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat grill or grill-pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Salsa: Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl and toss together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, gently toss together, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  3. In a small mixing bowl whisk together the harissa and coconut oil. Brush mixture onto both sides of the chops and generously season with salt and pepper. Allow chops to sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Brush grill top with oil and grill chops (about 1 inch apart) for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
  5. Remove from heat when the chops’ internal temperature reaches between 130-135 degrees and let rest for 5 to 7 minutes for medium doneness. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Serve with apricot-serrano salsa.

Nutrition Information

Calories 472kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 171mg (57%) Sodium 439mg (18%) Potassium 889mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 883IU (18%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 472

% Daily Value*

Calories 472kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 57g 114%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 171mg 57%
Sodium 439mg 18%
Potassium 889mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 883IU 18%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 5mg 28%

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