Lamb chops, with their tender and succulent meat, are a culinary delight. However, to truly elevate the flavor of these chops, a flavorful and aromatic herb rub is essential. Not only does a herb rub enhance the natural taste of the lamb, but it also creates a crispy and flavorful crust that will leave your taste buds singing. Whether you prefer a classic combination of rosemary and thyme or a more adventurous blend of harissa and cumin, there is a herb rub out there to suit every palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HERBED LAMB CHOPS
This nicely seasoned lamb tastes marvelous whether sauteed on the stovetop or grilled on a hibachi. For a special meal, serve with parsley rice, fruit cups, spinach salad and lemon tarts.-Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the seasonings; set aside 1/4 teaspoon. Rub remaining herb mixture over both sides of lamb chops. In a shallow dish, combine the oil, lemon juice, bay leaves and lemon zest. Add chops and turn to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain., In a large skillet, brown chops for 2 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Top with butter and sprinkle with reserved herb mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH AN HERB RUB
Super easy grilled lamb chops with a delicate herbed rub.
Provided by Jason
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the herbed rub and stir well
- Rub the lamb chops with olive oil and both sides. Sprinkle or rub the herb mixture on both sides of the lamb chops. The light coating of ol iwll help the lamb from sticking to the grill.
- Preheat grill at 350 degrees. Set it up for direct heat as it will add sear marks and enhance the flavor.
- Grill lamb chops for 5-7 minutes each side, depending on thickness making sure to reach the 145 degrees temperature.
- Serve!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chop, Calories 349 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
MOROCCAN RUB LAMB CHOPS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 17m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat grill pan to high. Brush chops with a little olive oil. Combine dry spice blend in a small container, cover and shake to combine. Rub spice blend into the chops on both sides. Grill chops 7 to 8 minutes, turning once, for medium rare, 10 to 12 minutes for medium to medium well. Serve with wedges of lemon.
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
HERB MARINATED LAMB CHOPS
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
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 :
LAMB CHOPS WITH MUSTARD-HERB CRUST
These restaurant-worthy chops are ready in just 20 minutes. If it's available, choose grass-fed lamb instead of grain-fed -- the flavor simply can't be beat. Adapted from chef Emeril Lagasse's book "Emeril 20-40-60" (HarperStudio, 2009).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine mustard and garlic. In a wide shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, rosemary, and dried herbs; whisk to combine. Pat lamb chops dry with a paper towel and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. With a basting brush, lightly coat lamb chops with mustard mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
- In a large nonstick saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add half the lamb chops to pan and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining chops and oil. Let lamb chops rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 g, Fat 39 g, Protein 36 g
GARLIC AND HERB LAMB
A quick and easy rosemary rub that truly draws out the succulent flavor of lamb. Works on chops or leg of lamb.
Provided by DICIA
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb
Time 2h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Puncture the leg of lamb with the tip of a knife just far enough to insert slivers of garlic into the holes. Mix together the dill, salt and rosemary, and rub over the leg of lamb. Place the lamb, fatty side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
- Roast uncovered for 2 to 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 155 degrees F (68 degrees C) for medium. Tent with aluminum foil and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes before carving. The lamb will continue to cook a little bit, and the juices will set up better for carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 393.4 mg
COLORADO LAMB CHOPS WITH AN HERB MARINADE, SOFT POLENTA WITH WILD MUSHROOMS, AND A HIBISCUS GLAZE
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.
HERB AND MUSHROOM LAMB CHOPS
Mom's recipes never go wrong. These moist and mouthwatering, tender lamb chops are sure to delight everyone.
Provided by Gracy F
Categories Meat and Poultry Lamb Chops
Time 1h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pat chops dry and remove any bone fragments.
- Mix olive oil, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, pepper, salt, and garam masala together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Rub mixture on both sides of the lamb chops. Cover chops with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 to 40 minutes, or overnight.
- Let chops sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high to high heat until smoking; add the chops. If it is a big pan, all can be cooked in one batch, if not, in 2 batches. Cook until firm and slightly pink in the centers, 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium doneness. Remove to a plate.
- Prepare sauce: Heat butter in the same pan over medium heat. Saute shallot until light golden, about 5 minutes; add mushrooms and fry until slightly browned. Add garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in 1 tablespoon each rosemary and thyme. Pour in wine and bring to a simmer while scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until reduced and thickened.
- Remove from heat. Arrange the chops in the sauce and let sit to absorb flavors, about 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with remaining rosemary and thyme; sprinkle with sliced chiles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 141.9 mg, Fat 44.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 698.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ITALIAN HERB-RUBBED LAMB CHOPS
This is another one of those recipes that I threw together at the last minute and turned out delicious. The chops turn out crispy on the outside and slightly pink and juicy on the inside.
Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high temperature, heat olive oil until glistening.
- Meanwhile combine oregano, rosemary, basil, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle rub mixture evenly onto both sides of chops and gently rub/pat until it adheres to the chops.
- Fry chops for 5-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until desired doneness is reached.
LAMB CHOPS WITH HERBES DE PROVENCE
Make and share this Lamb Chops with Herbes De Provence recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Nick edges of chops in several places to prevent curling.
- Brush olive oil on both sides of chops.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons Herbes de provence.
- Rub seasonings into chops.
- Grill over high heat 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare.
- The chops should register 135 degrees at the thickest part.
- Transfer to a platter and set aside for a few minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle with remaining herbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.1, Fat 64.2, SaturatedFat 24.3, Cholesterol 140.6, Sodium 107.6, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.7, Protein 31.3
Tips:
- Choose high-quality lamb chops: Look for chops that are a deep red color with a fine grain. Avoid chops that are brown or have a coarse grain, as these will be tough.
- Prepare the chops properly: Trim any excess fat from the chops and score them lightly on the surface. This will help the marinade penetrate the meat and prevent it from curling up during cooking.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade for these lamb chops is made with a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and oregano. You can also add other herbs and spices to your liking.
- Marinate the chops for at least 30 minutes: This will give the marinade time to infuse the chops with flavor. You can marinate the chops for up to overnight, but 30 minutes is the minimum amount of time needed.
- Cook the 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 chops rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chop.
Conclusion:
These grilled lamb chops with a herb rub are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The chops are marinated in a flavorful mixture of herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection. They are perfect for a summer cookout or a special occasion dinner. Serve the chops with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
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