Chef John’s Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce
Description
These tender lamb loin chops are marinated with a blend of Mediterranean spices, grilled until tender, and served with a homemade orange mint sauce.
Ingredients
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2 pounds lamb loin chops
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon mixed herbs - Italian, Greek, or French blend
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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salt to taste
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1/4 cup orange marmalade
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
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1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 pinch hot chili flakes
Directions
1
Place lamb chops in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, cumin, mixed herbs, black pepper, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt; toss until lamb evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Place lamb chops on grill; sprinkle with a bit of salt. Grill on the first side until seared, 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the chops, rotating chops a half turn on the grill about 1 minute before flipping. Flip chops and grill other side until desired doneness, 4 to 7 minutes more. For medium rare, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 125 to 130 degrees F (52 to 54 degrees C). Transfer to a serving dish and tent loosely with foil.
4
To make the mint sauce: Combine marmalade, mint, vinegar, and pepper flakes together in a bowl.
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Brush sauce over grilled chops. Enjoy!