Savor the delectable flavors of grilled lamb infused with a vibrant salsa verde in this culinary journey. Discover the secrets to perfectly grilling lamb, ensuring tender and succulent meat that harmonizes seamlessly with the herbaceous and tangy salsa verde. Explore variations of this timeless dish, incorporating diverse herbs, spices, and ingredients to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on this culinary adventure to elevate your grilling skills and delight your dinner guests with an extraordinary dining experience.
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LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT AND PISTACHIO SALSA VERDE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the salsa verde: In a medium bowl, add the parsley, olive oil, mint, pistachios, capers, lemon juice and salt and stir with a rubber spatula until combined. Set aside to let the flavors marry.
- For the lamb: Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Dry the lamb chops well with a paper towel and season with the salt. Brush the grill with olive oil and grill the chops for 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove to a plate to rest for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle the chops with some of the sauce and serve the remaining sauce alongside.
SLOW-GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT YOGURT AND SALSA VERDE
Provided by Chad Colby
Categories Lamb Kid-Friendly Yogurt Mint Rosemary Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield 8-10 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mint Yogurt:
- Mix garlic, yogurt, mint, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.
- Do Ahead
- Mint yogurt can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Salsa verde:
- Process anchovies, garlic, oil, parsley, mint, capers, and lemon juice in a food processor until herbs are finely chopped; season with salt and pepper.
- Do Ahead
- Salsa verde can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Lamb:
- Prepare grill for medium-high, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off).
- Blend rosemary, garlic, and 3/4 cup oil in a blender or food processor until rosemary and garlic are finely chopped. Season lamb all over with salt and pepper and smear with rosemary mixture.
- Grill lamb, fat side up, over direct heat, turning often and moving to cooler side of grill as needed to control flareups, until evenly browned all over, 15-20 minutes (lamb and marinade are both very fatty, so monitor closely and move off the grill for a moment if flare-ups get too intense). Position lamb over indirect heat and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of lamb registers 135°, 1 1/2-2 hours. (The leg is composed of several muscle groups; take the temperature in multiple spots for the most accurate reading.)
- Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Holding bone, thinly slice lamb against the grain, continuing until you reach the bone. Rotate lamb and continue to thinly slice (slice only as much as you are serving.)
- Top lamb with lemons and mint; serve with mint yogurt and salsa verde.
- Do Ahead
- Lamb can be marinated 1 day ahead; chill. Lamb can be grilled 2 hours ahead; hold at room temperature. Grill over high to reheat, about 4 minutes, before slicing and finishing as directed above.
GRILLED LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SALSA VERDE
Soak bamboo skewers in water first for about 30 minutes, to prevent them from scorching on the grill.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 1h20m
Yield Makes about 60
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Meatballs: Working in batches, pulse bread into coarse crumbs in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with milk, and let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, puree onion and garlic in processor until smooth. Add egg white, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine. Stir onion mixture into breadcrumbs. Add lamb and pork; gently mix until just combined. With dampened hands, form mixture into 1-inch-diameter balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 day. (Or freeze until firm, then transfer to resealable plastic bags and freeze up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator.)
- Preheat grill for direct heat. Thread 2 meatballs onto each skewer and brush with oil. Grill meatballs, turning a few times, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Salsa verde: Stir together lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper flakes in a bowl until salt is dissolved. Puree lemon mixture with herbs and oil in processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto surface. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 1 day; dollop onto warm meatballs.
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH SALSA VERDE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories Lamb Onion Roast Easter Dinner Lemon Mint Parsley Capers Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir first 10 ingredients in large bowl for salsa verde. Place lamb on work surface, smooth-side down. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper, then garlic. Rub 1/4 cup salsa verde into lamb. Roll up lamb. Using kitchen string, tie lamb every 2-inches to hold together. (Lamb and salsa verde can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Let lamb and salsa verde stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.)
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place lamb on rack in roasting pan. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 120°F for medium-rare, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Transfer lamb to cutting board; remove kitchen string. Cut crosswise into thin slices. Arrange sliced lamb on platter. Spoon some salsa verde over. Serve lamb, passing remaining salsa alongside.
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS IN MINT SALSA VERDE
A Saveur recipe.Wow!.I had this as the main dish at my 21st birthday.Everyone loved this,even the people that weren't big on lamb!The way the briney-ness of the anchovies and capers combined with the refreshing herbs was delicious-and helped cut some of the smoky richness.Think Mediterranean salsa verde,not Mexican.Don't be afraid to splurge on a nice olive oil for this if you can afford to:it's definitely worth it and the flavor will shine through in every bite.You could substitute dried tarragon in a pinch,but you should definitely not use dried parsley or mint because it makes up so much of the salsa's body.If you double the recipe only make the one recipe's worth of sauce as this really makes more than you need.You won't mind the leftovers though;the flavors continue to meld and improve as the sauce sits overnight.It's still good a couple of days later if you refrigerate it . I haven't given detailed instructions for how to start a fire/when it's ready;I think most people already how,but in case you don't ,there are plenty of other sources that can instruct you on the best way to do it better than I can,so please don't make this and tell me it turned out badly because I didn't spell it out step by step;take responsibility for your own grilling!:) From Saveur Issue 123,October 2009.
Provided by strangelittlebeast
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 48m
Yield 4 chops, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rub the lamb chops with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper;set aside.
- Wash and finely chop all of the fresh herbs,mix together in a bowl.Finely chop all remaining ingredients-the anchovies,capers,and garlic,and add to the herbs.Drizzle in the olive oil and stir well ;set aside.
- Build a fire in a charcoal grill (of course you can use a gas or electric grill if you want to,but I promise you'll be missing out on a lot of flavor;the recipe says to set a gas grill to medium -hot)When the grill is ready add the lamb chops and turn when one side is browned.and continue cooking to your liking.6-8 minutes for medium-rare.10-12 minutes will give you medium well to well done.
- Drizzle with some of the sauce,serving the rest on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1630.3, Fat 157.5, SaturatedFat 40.4, Cholesterol 178.5, Sodium 746.9, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 45.4
GRILLED LAMB WITH SALSA VERDE
This recipe comes from Giada De Laurentis, Talk about delicious. Serve with the Grilled Portabello Mushrooms with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella and a Fresh Friut salad.
Provided by Gone Fishin
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir the first 7 ingredients and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a large bowl to blend. Whisk in 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Set the salsa verde aside. Place the lamb in a 15 by 10 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Rub the minced garlic, remaining 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes all over lamb. Pour 1/2 cup of salsa verde over the lamb, turning the lamb to coat evenly. Use immediately, or cover the dish and remaining salsa verde separately with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 day.
- Spray the grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill the lamb until a meat thermometer inserted into the thicker parts registers 130 degrees F for medium-rare, turning occasionally, about 40 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a work surface and let rest 15 minutes.
- Cut the lamb across grain into thin slices. Arrange the lamb slices on a platter. Serve the remaining salsa verde alongside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.8, Fat 75.8, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 163.3, Sodium 1164.2, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 38.2
Tips:
- To ensure the lamb is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should reach 145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium, and 170°F for well-done.
- Let the lamb rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful cut of meat.
- For a smokier flavor, grill the lamb over a charcoal or wood fire. If using a gas grill, you can add wood chips to the smoker box to infuse the meat with a smoky aroma.
- If you don't have time to marinate the lamb, you can still achieve a flavorful dish by rubbing it with a mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper before grilling.
- Serve the grilled lamb with a variety of dipping sauces, such as salsa verde, chimichurri, or tzatziki. You can also add grilled vegetables or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
Conclusion:
Grilled lamb is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you prefer it marinated, seasoned, or simply grilled, there are endless possibilities for creating a flavorful and satisfying meal. Experiment with different marinades, rubs, and dipping sauces to find your favorite combination. And don't forget to pair the lamb with grilled vegetables, a fresh salad, or your favorite side dish to complete the perfect summer meal.
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