Marinated Lamb Chops with Mint & Cilantro Chimichurri
(GF)
These lamb chops are surprisingly simple to make and the marinate adds so much flavor. This mint chimichurri is my favorite condiment to serve with them.
Yield: 8 Lamb Chops
Marinated Lamb Chops with Mint & Cilantro Chimichurri
Prep time: 24 HourCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 24 H & 10 M
Ingredients
Lamb Chops and Marinade
- 1 pound Lamb Chops (8 single lamb chops)
- 1 cup Cilantro
- 1/2 cup Fresh Mint
- 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1 small Shallot (half of a medium sized)
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 cup Avocado Oil or Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp Oregano
- Kosher salt
Mint and Cilantro Chimichurri
- 1 cup Fresh Mint
- 1 cup Cilantro
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 small Shallot
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 2 TB Red Wine Vinegar
- Kosher Salt
Instructions
Lamb Chops
- To marinate the lamb, combine all marinade ingredients in food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Coat the lamb chops in the marinade and store in the fridge for at least 2 hours to overnight.
- Remove the lamb chops from the fridge, bring to room temperature, then season the lamb chops with kosher salt.
- Bring a stainless steel or cast iron pan to high heat with some oil.
- Sear lamb chops on both sides for about 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare.
- Let them rest for a few minutes and serve with chimichurri sauce.
Mint and Cilantro Chimichurri
- Blend together ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Season with salt to taste.
