Here’s a delicious, straightforward recipe for Spiced Grilled Lamb Chops—tender, aromatic, and perfect for a quick grill or cast-iron cook.
🌶️ Spiced Grilled Lamb Chops
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 8 lamb chops (rib or loin)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 lemon (zest + juice)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the marinade
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, chili flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper. - Marinate the lamb
Coat the lamb chops generously.- For best results: marinate at least 1 hour.
- For deeper flavor: overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat your grill or pan
Heat to medium-high. If using a cast-iron skillet, lightly oil it. - Grill the chops
Cook for:- 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare
- 4–5 minutes per side for medium
Let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
- Finish & Serve
Sprinkle with a little extra lemon juice or fresh herbs.
Serve with couscous, grilled vegetables, or a yogurt-mint sauce.
If you want, I can also provide:
✔ A Mediterranean version
✔ A spicy North African version
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✔ A wine pairing
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