Lamb Chops with Garlic Mint Sauce
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These Lamb Chops with garlic mint sauce make for an elegant dish that is fit for any special occasion. This will be at the top of your list for easy gourmet, complete with an ultra flavorful and tangy garlic mint sauce. Including instructions on how to cook your lamb to any temperature you prefer!
Easy Lamb Chop Recipe
Given the price and the polarizing opinion of lamb, this isn’t a dish I get the privilege of making often. Lamb isn’t a main you’ll serve up to guests who you don’t know particularly well. When someone is coming over who I know is a big lamb fan, well, you know I have to pull out the big guns with this incredible recipe.
This dish is quite easy to make as well, and the time really depends on how well done you want the meat. Whip up that aromatic sauce, grill the chops and you’re all done. You don’t need a gravy or any other sauce because that garlic mint sauce blows any gravy out of the water.
Ingredients
- Lamb chops – If you’re worried about price, I’ve found some great quality chops at Costco for a great price. I also used lamb loin chops here, but I’ve made this recipe with lamb rib chops as well, so both types of chops work.
- Garlic – Freshly minced.
- Olive oil – Avocado, sunflower, safflower, canola, or vegetable oils can be used instead.
- Salt and pepper – Season to taste.
- Rice vinegar – White wine vinegar or regular white vinegar will work too.
- Soy sauce – I always use low-sodium.
- Sesame oil – Toasted if you can find it.
- Red chili flakes – Use as much or little as you like.
- Mint – Freshly chopped.
How to grill lamb chops
- Prep grill and lamb: Heat a grill pan over high heat until almost smoking. Generously season lamb chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Make sauce: Meanwhile combine all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and whisk well. Set aside.
- Grill: Spray the grill pan with some cooking spray or brush with a bit of olive oil. Add the chops to the hot grill pan and sear for 2 minutes, flip them over and cook for another 2 1/2 minutes for medium-rare or 3 1/2 minutes for medium.
- Serve: Generously drizzle each chop with some garlic and mint sauce over it to serve.
How to cook perfect lamb
Everyone has their own definition of perfect lamb! Whether you like to see it bright red, or an even shade of brown, it’s your meal. You get to decide! The best method for determining the doneness of your lamb chops is to insert in instant-read digital thermometer into the middle of the chop.
- Rare: 130℉ – 135℉
- Medium-rare: 140℉ – 145℉
- Medium: 150℉ – 155℉
- Well-done: 160℉+
You can also touch-test the lamb:
- First make the “okay” sign with your pointer finger and thumb. Now poke the fleshy part right under your thumb with your other pointer finger, that is how rare steak feels.
- Next press your thumb and middle finger in the okay sign and feel that same fleshy part, that is how medium rare steak feels.
- Press your ring finger and thumb in the “okay” sign and feel that fleshy part, that is how medium steak feels.
- Now press your pinky and thumb together and feel the fleshy part, that is how well done steak feels.
How to serve
Such a special main dish deserves equally special sides! Fear not, you won’t be slaving away all day in the kitchen. These sides are stunning, delicious, and simple:
Salad
Veggies
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Green Beans
- Garlic and Herb Roasted Carrots
- Red Wine Mushrooms
Potatoes
- Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes
- Perfect Thyme Skillet Potatoes
- Fennel Potato Gratin
- Mashed Potatoes
Leftovers
Transfer the lamb chops to an airtight container and it will keep, in the fridge, up to 3 days. You can also store leftovers in the freezer for 2-3 months. However you store it, make sure the meat has cooled down to room temperature first.
Reheating
If your lamb chops have been stored in the freezer, let them thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Preheat the oven to 350F. Wrap the chops in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
Check out these fantastic lamb recipes:
- Braised Lamb Shanks
- Greek Lamb Burgers
- Lamb and Chickpea Tagine
- Turkish Gozleme with Lamb
- Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
- Slow Roast Leg of Lamb
- Lamb Souvlaki
- Irish Lamb Stew
- Lamb Korma
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Lamb Chops with Garlic Mint Sauce
Ingredients
Lamb
- 2-3 pounds lamb chops (bone in)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Mint and Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons mint (chopped)
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Instructions
- Prep grill and lamb: Heat a grill pan over high heat until almost smoking. Generously season lamb chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Make sauce: Meanwhile combine all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and whisk well. Set aside.
- Grill: Spray the grill pan with a bit of cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Add the chops to the hot grill pan and sear for 2 minutes, flip them over and cook for another 2½ minutes for medium-rare or 3½ minutes for medium.
- Serve: Generously drizzle each chop with some garlic and mint sauce over it to serve.
Notes
- Transfer the lamb to an airtight container and it will keep, in the fridge, up to 3 days. You can also store leftovers in the freezer for 2-3 months. However you store it, make sure the meat has cooled down to room temperature first.
Nutrition Information
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
