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Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce served on a white plate with fresh green herb sauce drizzled over the meat.
Daniel

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce

Perfectly charred lamb chops meet a bright, tangy mint sauce in this classic pairing that feels elegant but comes together in under an hour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: British, Mediterranean
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb
  • 2 lbs lamb rib chops or loin chops about 8 chops, 1 inch thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
For the Mint Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves packed, about 1 large bunch
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp boiling water
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Small food processor or blender
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Method
 

Prep
  1. Combine mint, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until mint is finely chopped. With motor running, add boiling water and process until sauce is bright green and pourable, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes so flavors meld.
  2. Pat lamb chops completely dry with paper towels - this is crucial for good browning. Rub all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature while the grill heats.
Cook
  1. Heat grill to high (about 500 degrees F) or heat a grill pan over high until smoking. Place chops on grill and cook without moving until deep brown char marks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130 degrees F for medium-rare, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Arrange chops on a platter or individual plates. Spoon mint sauce over the top or serve alongside for dipping. The sauce will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 3 days.

Notes

For the best crust, do not move the chops during the first side of grilling - let them sear undisturbed. Rib chops have more fat and flavor; loin chops are leaner and cook more evenly. The mint sauce is intentionally thin and sharp - it cuts through the richness of the lamb. If your mint sauce tastes too sharp, whisk in a pinch more sugar. Leftover sauce is excellent stirred into yogurt for a quick dip or drizzled over roasted vegetables.