Kokkaris lamb chops are a delectable dish that combines the succulent flavor of tender lamb with the aromatic essence of Greek herbs and spices. Originating from the picturesque island of Kos, these chops are a culinary symphony that tantalizes the taste buds and transports diners to the heart of the Mediterranean. Whether you prefer grilled, roasted, or pan-fried, kokkaris lamb chops offer a versatile culinary canvas that allows home cooks and seasoned chefs alike to unleash their creativity. With the right recipe, you can recreate this mouthwatering dish in your own kitchen, turning an ordinary meal into an extraordinary feast. So, embark on a culinary journey with us as we explore the best recipes for kokkaris lamb chops, promising an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GARLIC AND HERB-RUBBED LAMB CHOPS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large baking dish, toss the lamb with the olive oil, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, rosemary, oregano, and thyme.
- Once the chops are evenly coated, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Preheat grill, grill pan, or broiler.
- Remove chops from marinade and salt both sides generously.
- Cook about 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare (will vary depending on thickness).
- Scatter with fresh parsley and mint.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 165 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 30 g, ServingSize 8 chops (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PAKISTANI LAMB CHOPS
This lamb chop dish has a delicious sweet and savory gravy made of caramelized onions. Goes great with some naan or rice.
Provided by Zulfiqar Ali
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Pakistani
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown lamb chops on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Stir in green cardamom, black cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Mix in chile powder, turmeric, and salt; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add browned lamb, water, tomatoes, and chile peppers. Simmer over low heat until lamb is tender and all water has evaporated and onions have disintegrated into a thick gravy, about 40 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 115.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
LAMB CHOPS
Steps:
- Preheat a hot grill and the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Rub the chops with oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon, salt, and pepper. Place on the grill and cook for 4 minutes on each side. Put on a baking sheet and finish in the oven, about 5 minutes, or until desired doneness.
KOKKARI'S LAMB CHOPS
Steps:
- Ask the butcher to trim the fat cap (the thick sheet of fat on the outside of each rack) but to leave a thin layer of fat. Some butchers like to "French" the ribs, trimming away the meat between the rib ends to leave the bone exposed, but this meat is tasty and should be left in place. Ask the butcher to cut between the ribs to make a total of 16 single-rib chops. Put the chops on a work surface and pound the meat lightly with your fist to make it evenly thick and to crack the external band of fat. Combine the garlic powder, pepper, and oregano in a small bowl. Press this seasoning blend onto both sides of the meat, including the meat on the bones. You can grill the lamb immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours; bring to room temperature before grilling. Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill to high. Just before grilling, drizzle the seasoned chops with the olive oil, using your fingers to coat the meat evenly, then season generously with salt. Grill the chops, turning once, for about 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Squeeze the lemon halves over them just before taking them off the grill. Serve hot, drizzled with dressing and garnished with lemon wedges and oregano sprigs, if using.
MOROCCAN GRILLED LAMB CHOPS
Steps:
- Place the garlic, mint, turmeric, coriander, cumin, lemon zest, and 2 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until finely ground. Add the olive oil and pulse to combine.
- Place the chops in one or two non-metal dishes large enough to hold them in one layer. Spread the garlic and herb mixture evenly on both sides. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, Sriracha, and lemon juice, and spread it evenly on the lamb chops. Cover, refrigerate, and allow to marinate for 6 to 24 hours.
- Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals and oil the cooking grate. Sprinkle the lamb with salt and grill 5 to 6 inches above the coals, first with the yogurt side up (marinade and all) for 4 to 5 minutes, then turn and grill for 3 to 4 minutes, until medium rare. Transfer to a clean plate, cover the plate tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the couscous.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and remove from the heat. Cover the pot tightly and allow the couscous to steam for 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the mint and pine nuts. Taste for seasonings and add about 1 teaspoon salt, depending on the saltiness of the stock, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve hot.
BEST EVER LAMB CHOPS
My mom just loved a good lamb chop, and this easy recipe was her favorite way to prepare them. I've also grilled these chops with amazing results. -Kim Mundy, Visalia, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine herbs and salt; rub over lamb chops. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve with mint jelly if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
KASHMIRI STYLE LAMB CHOPS
Not sure where I got this recipe. I usually pan-fry lamb chops or grill them. This sounds like a nice change-up way to prepare them.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Trim the lamb chops and place them in a large saucepan with the cinnamon, bay leaf, fennel seeds, peppercorns, cardamoms, salt and milk.
- Bring to the boil over a high heat.
- Lower the heat and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the milk has reduced to about half its original volume.
- At this stage, add the evaporated milk and lower the heat further.
- Simmer until the chops are cooked through and the milk has evaporated.
- While the chops are cooking, blend together the yoghurt, flour, chili powder, ginger, garam masala, garlic and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Remove the chops from the saucepan and discard the whole spices.
- Add the chops to the spicy yoghurt mixture.
- Heat the oil in a deep round-bottomed frying pan or wok.
- Lower the heat slightly and add the chops.
- Fry until they are golden brown, turning them once or twice as they cook.
- Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with mint sprigs and lime quarters.
HEARTY LAMB CHOPS WITH COUSCOUS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: kosher salt, McCormick® Hearty Spice Blend, freshly ground black pepper, lamb chop, canola oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, McCormick® Hearty Spice Blend, garlics, orange zests, oranges, orange zest, orange juice, fresh mint, full-fat yogurt, McCormick® Hearty Spice Blend, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chicken broth, butter, kosher salt, couscous, pitted dates, olive oil, fresh parsley, chives, toasted pine nut
Provided by Tasty
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Make the dry rub: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, Hearty spice blend, and pepper.
- On a large plate, sprinkle the lamb chops evenly on both sides with the dry rub. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, mix together the Hearty spice blend, garlic, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Place seasoned lamb chops in a glass baking dish and pour the marinade over. Let marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. If the marinade doesn't completely cover the lamb chops, flip halfway through.
- While the lamb chops are marinating, make the yogurt sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, mint, yogurt, Hearty spice blend, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Make the couscous: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the chicken stock, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil, then pour in the couscous, remove from heat, and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, then stir in the dates, and cover again to keep warm. If the couscous seems dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil and mix. Set aside.
- Cook the lamb chops: Heat the canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Remove the lamb chops from marinade, set on a plate, and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Carefully add a few of the lamb chops to the skillet, making sure not to crowd the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is achieved and the lamb chops have a nice brown sear on the outside but are still tender in the center. The internal temperature should read 145˚F (63˚C) for medium-rare. Remove the lamb chops from the pan and repeat with remaining lamb chops.
- Just before serving, fold the parsley and chives into the couscous.
- To serve, spoon the couscous onto plates and add a few lamb chops. Spoon the yogurt sauce the over lamb chops and top with toasted pine nuts.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1363 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 75 grams, Sugar 35 grams
CASSANDRA'S YUMMY LAMB CHOPS
This dish is absolutely superb! I've always loved lamb and I bought it at the store not knowing what to do with it so I used my imagination. It's moist and tender, full of flavor and served best complimented with sauteed zucchini and rice.
Provided by Cassandra
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Chops
Time P1DT5h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place lamb chops in a shallow dish, and smear both sides with roasted garlic. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover with 1 1/2 cups olive oil, and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove chops and marinade from dish, and scrape off the oil, which will have partially solidified in the refrigerator. Place the chops back in the dish, and cover with red wine. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chopped onion until tender. Place the lamb chops into the skillet, cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 59.6 mg, Fat 49.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 58.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
Tips:
- Choosing lamb chops: The best lamb chops for grilling are rib chops, loin chops, and sirloin chops. Look for meat that is firm, bright red, and has minimal marbling.
- Marinating the lamb chops: Marinating the lamb chops in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and oil helps tenderize the meat and infuse it with delicious flavors. Allow the chops to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
- Grilling the lamb chops: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the lamb chops on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Remember to flip the chops halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
- Resting the lamb chops: Once the lamb chops are cooked, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in more tender and flavorful chops.
Conclusion:
Lamb chops are a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you prefer them grilled, roasted, or pan-fried, there is a recipe in this article to suit your taste. With careful selection, preparation, and cooking, you can create mouthwatering lamb chops that will impress your family and friends. So fire up your grill or preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the culinary delights of lamb chops!
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