Best 7 Herb Marinated Lamb Chops Recipes

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Herb marinated lamb chops are a delightful and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of aromatic herbs, succulent lamb, and tender marinade creates a culinary experience that is both satisfying and memorable. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this guide will provide you with the necessary knowledge and inspiration to create the perfect herb marinated lamb chops. From selecting the right ingredients to understanding the intricacies of marinating and cooking techniques, this article will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MARINATED LAMB CHOPS WITH GARLIC AND HERBS



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Super flavorful, herb and garlic marinated lamb chops are easy, fast, and elegant, making them perfect for guests or for every day dining.

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Categories     Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Eight 4-ounce lamb loin chops, fat trimmed, or rib chops

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice and zest, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Place lamb chops in large zip top bag. Pour marinade over and close bag. Massage marinade into chops and marinate at room temperature at least 20 minutes and up to one hour.
  • Heat grill pan over medium heat and grill 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare.
  • Rest one or two minutes before serving.
  • If desired, chops can be broiled. Preheat broiler to high, broil chops 2-3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 chops, Calories 798 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 67 g, Fat 58 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, TransFat 3 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Sodium 587 mg, Fiber 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 29 g

HERB MARINATED LAMB CHOPS



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I also use the flavor marinade from this recipe on pork chops with equally delicious results. -Janet Briggs

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
4 bone-in lamb loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the wine or broth, soy sauce, mint, basil, pepper and garlic; add the lamb chops and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Grill lamb, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium, a thermometer should read 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts :

HERB-MARINATED RACK OF LAMB



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Rack of lamb is simple to prepare and quite elegant for a proper dinner party. Racks have become so popular and expensive in the U.S. that chefs have turned to overseas sources to supply their restaurants at a much cheaper price. There are many New Zealand producers selling lamb with no added hormones or antibiotics. Small organic and free range producers in the U.S. sell their animals whole, so you not only get two racks you get everything else, legs, shoulders, shanks, etc. as well. Lambs are very small, 35 to 40 pounds, so if you split a whole one with a friend it is easy to use up all of the cuts. The herb marinade for the rack really perfumes the meat if it is done a day or two ahead of time. The same marinade can be used for many other cuts as well. It is best to remove as many of the herbs and garlic before roasting as they will burn and create off flavors.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 13h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lamb racks (about 8 to 9 ribs each)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled and crushed
2 (4-inch) rosemary sprigs, crushed
6 thyme sprigs, crushed
4 rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Clean the rib bones well by scraping off meat and sinew with a small sharp knife. Cut the racks in 1/2 so that each has four ribs. Mix together the olive oil, crushed garlic, crushed rosemary and thyme sprigs in a large bowl. Add the lamb and coat well. Grind some coarse black pepper over all. Wrap well and marinate the racks overnight.
  • The next day remove the lamb from the marinade and scrape off as many herbs as possible. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the lamb well with salt; no additional pepper should be necessary, and sear fat side down until golden, about 7 minutes. Turn over so that the fat side is up and roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Let the rack rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • To serve, cut each lamb rack into 4 equal pieces, 2 bones per chop and serve on individual plates or a platter with the accompaniments of your choice.

HERB GARDEN MARINADE FOR LAMB



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I love the taste of fresh herbs with lamb. Use this marinade recipe as a guide, or adjust to your own tastes. Love mint? Add more. Hate oregano? Leave it out and add more of the other herbs. There is enough marinade for about 3 pounds of lamb chops. Double or triple it for a leg of lamb roast.

Provided by Bibi

Time 4h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, or more to taste
1 medium lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into a 1-gallon (or larger) resealable bag. Add salt and pepper and stir to combine. Stir in oregano, mint, and parsley until evenly distributed.
  • Add lamb roast to the bag, or add lamb chops in a single layer. Place rosemary sprigs and lemon slices on top. Squeeze out most of the air, seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turning every hour.
  • When ready to cook, remove lemon slices and rosemary sprigs. Drain excess marinade and prepare lamb as you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 360.8 mg

BALSAMIC HERB LAMB CHOPS



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O.k. I am not a lamb eater, but was assured by the family this was great! I used this marinade on some lamb chops for a family dinner. The family loved the added flavour. This was just enough for 5 lamb chops. Perperation time does not include marinating time.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped finely
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place lamb chops in a large shallow dish.
  • Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, honey, mustard's, oregano, salt and pepper and pour the mixture over chops. Toss and rub in coat. Lay extra fresh rosemary over top of chops.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to grilling.
  • Grill chops on both sides, until grilled to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.5, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 30.4, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.1, Protein 0.3

COLORADO LAMB CHOPS WITH AN HERB MARINADE, SOFT POLENTA WITH WILD MUSHROOMS, AND A HIBISCUS GLAZE



Colorado Lamb Chops with an Herb Marinade, Soft Polenta with Wild Mushrooms, and a Hibiscus Glaze image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 rack of lamb, split, chinned, and Frenched
1/4 cup dried lavender
1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
1/2 cup minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
4 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 stick cinnamon
2 pieces star anise
4 to 6 cardamom pods
Pinch of whole black peppercorns
1 cup Come Una Volta brand polenta
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mascarpone
4 tablespoons Parmesan
3 tablespoons butter
Nutmeg
1/4 pound morels
1/2 pound hen of the woods
1/4 pound chanterelles
4 shallots, minced
1/4 pure vegetable oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and pepper
Zest of one lemon
4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade. Cut each 1/2 rack into 9 chops, yielding 18 chops (3 chops per person). Rub chops with the marinade. Let marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
  • Heat a saute pan and pour oil into the pan when it is hot. Saute the lamb chops. For the Hibiscus Glaze: In a non-reactive saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 1/2 hour. Strain. Return liquid to a simmer and reduce until syrupy consistency. For the Soft Polenta: Bring water and salt to a boil. Whisk in the polenta. Heat to a very low simmer and cook for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally. Add the cheeses, butter, and nutmeg and season as needed with salt and pepper. Take the polenta off the heat, wrap well with plastic wrap, and store it in a warm place. The polenta will hold its heat for quite a while. For the Sauteed Mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms as needed. Some can be brushed off, while others may have to be quickly rinsed in water and well drained. Never soak mushrooms, as they will absorb too much water and become soggy when cooked. Cook each variety of mushroom individually because they all cook at different rates.
  • Heat a saute pan 2 for minutes over a medium flame. When it is hot, add 1/3 of the vegetable oil. Add the mushrooms and saute until they begin to brown. Add 1/3 of the shallots and 1/3 of the butter. Keep the mushrooms moving in the pan until they are just tender. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Repeat process for the other mushroom varieties.

LEMON HERB LAMB CHOPS



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This recipe comes from my aunt, who thought we'd enjoy it because we like lamb. She was right.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 lamb loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first eight ingredients; add the chops and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Broil lamb 3-4 in. from the heat for 4-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb chops: Look for chops that are bright red in color and have a good amount of marbling. Avoid chops that are brown or have a lot of gristle.
  • Marinate the lamb chops for at least 30 minutes: This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple olive oil, garlic, and herb marinade is always a good choice.
  • Cook the lamb chops over medium-high heat: This will help to sear the outside of the chops and prevent them from drying out. Cook the chops for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Let the lamb chops rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making them more tender and flavorful.
  • Serve the lamb chops with your favorite sides: Some popular options include grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Herb-marinated lamb chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can create lamb chops that are tender, juicy, and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a special meal, give herb-marinated lamb chops a try. You won't be disappointed!

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