BABY LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 to 20 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 rack of lamb (choose the smallest racks possible) Frenched and cleaned
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup plain yogurt
1 lime, juiced
3 cloves garlic
1 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
Salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • For the lamb chops:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Over high heat, preheat a large skillet with cooking oil. Liberally season the racks of lamb with salt and fresh ground pepper. Place the meat in the pan and sear all sides over high heat until evenly browned. Place the racks on a sheet pan and place in the oven to finish cooking. See Chef's Note 1. For medium rare, about 8 minutes; medium, about 10 minutes; and well done, about 15 minutes. These are general guidelines but the cooking times will vary depending on the size of the rack.
  • After they are finished cooking in the oven, remove the racks and allow them to rest approximately 10 minutes. Cutting from the meat side of the rack, so that you can better visualize the chop size, cut each chop individually.
  • For the yogurt:
  • Place the yogurt, lime juice and garlic in a blender and puree on high speed until blended. While blending, slowly incorporate the mint and season with salt, cayenne, and cumin.
  • For assembly:
  • Liberally cover a nice serving platter with the yogurt sauce. Arrange the chops on the platter and decorate with extra mint leaves and pinches of paprika.

CHASAD Ali
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This dish was a bit underwhelming. The lamb chops were a bit dry and the mint yogurt sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Pavitra P
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These baby lamb chops were so tender and juicy! The mint yogurt dipping sauce was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal.


Zelle Pay
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I'm a huge fan of lamb chops and this recipe did not disappoint! The chops were cooked to perfection and the mint yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Haris Haris
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The lamb chops are always cooked perfectly and the mint yogurt sauce is the perfect complement. I love that this dish is so easy to make, yet it always looks and tastes impressive.


Kayla Guyton
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not used to eating lamb. The mint yogurt sauce was delicious though, and I would definitely try this dish again with a milder spice blend.


ntomzodwa ndima
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and the mint yogurt sauce was a delicious complement. I would highly recommend this dish to anyone looking for an easy and impressive meal.


Alan Laureano
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These baby lamb chops were a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the mint yogurt sauce was a refreshing accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Majeed Abbas
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed these chops. They were cooked perfectly and the mint yogurt sauce was a great way to cut through the gaminess of the lamb.


Msongelwa Msezane
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The lamb chops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the mint yogurt sauce was delicious. I would definitely try this dish again, but I would cook the chops for a shorter amount of time.


Flying Birds
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This dish was surprisingly easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The lamb chops were cooked to perfection and the mint yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


racheal naa okang
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I was a bit hesitant to try lamb chops, but I'm so glad I did! The chops were cooked perfectly and the mint yogurt sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mohammed Bello Sani
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These baby lamb chops were an absolute delight! The meat was tender and juicy, and the mint yogurt dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.