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Mint-Schug Marinated Lamb Chops

Indulge in the most flavorful Mint-Schug Marinated Lamb Chops, with bold, fresh herbs, heaps of garlic, and whipped up in minutes, this dinner is a true Middle Eastern delight, and crazy easy to make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 16 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 567 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro lightly packed
  • 1 cup fresh parsley lightly packed
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 4 Serrano peppers chopped
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper divided
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil divided
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
  • 2 lbs American lamb chops

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a food processor, add the cilantro, parsley, garlic, serrano peppers, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, cumin, cardamom, and lemon juice. Pulse until a rough pulp forms, then add 1 tablespoons of olive oil and continue to process until smooth. Add in remaining salt, pepper, olive oil, mint and pulse a few more times until combined.
  2. Add lamb chops to a bag or bowl and coat in the marinade, turning the chops to ensure they're completely coated. Allow to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
  3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and brush with oil. Grill lamb chops in batches until medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • *though there are several peppers in this recipe, after grilling, the meat is not inherently spicy. I would not exclude the peppers as the flavor they impart is very important.
  • *use curly parley versus Italian parsley.
  • *if you only have 1 hour to marinate the chops, leave them on the counter, covered. If marinating longer than 1 hour, keep the chops refrigerated, then allow to warm to room temperature before grilling.

Nutrition Information

Calories 567kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 869mg (36%) Potassium 451mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1139IU (23%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 567

% Daily Value*

Calories 567kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 869mg 36%
Potassium 451mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1139IU 23%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

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