Best 7 Lamb Chops With Mint Yogurt Marinade Recipes

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Lamb chops with mint yogurt marinade is a delightful dish that combines tender lamb with a refreshing and herbaceous yogurt marinade. The marinade, made with yogurt, mint, garlic, and spices, infuses the lamb with flavor and keeps it moist during cooking. The result is a succulent and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal.

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

GREEK LAMB WITH YOGURT MINT SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Time 2h49m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 large garlic cloves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
1/2 cup good olive oil
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 racks of lamb, frenched and cut into 8 chops each
Yogurt Mint Sauce, recipe follows
6 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
7 ounces Greek-style yogurt (recommended: Fage Total)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the garlic, rosemary, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse until the herbs are finely minced. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and red wine and combine. Place the chops in a glass or ceramic dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour the marinade over the chops, turning to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
  • When ready to cook, prepare a grill with one layer of hot coals or turn a gas grill to medium-high heat. Remove the lamb from the marinade, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a platter, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and set aside to rest for 10 minutes. Serve hot with the cold Yogurt Mint Sauce.
  • Place the scallions, mint, dill, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree until it's a coarse paste. Add the yogurt, salt, and pepper and pulse until combined. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH YOGURT AND MINT



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 loin lamb chops
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Mint leaves to garnish

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from the chops. In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, yogurt garlic and mint leaves. Spread the mixture over the lamb on both sides and marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Season the chops with salt and pepper. Grill four to five minutes on each side for medium rare. Serve the lamb liberally garnished with mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 995, UnsaturatedFat 50 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 93 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 37 grams, Sodium 659 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sea salt
12 small rib lamb chops (about 2 1/3 pounds)
2 cloves garlic, smashed

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Mix the olive oil, mint, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste in a bowl. Rub the lamb chops all over with the garlic. Transfer a few tablespoons of the mint oil to a small bowl and brush on the chops.
  • Grill the chops until charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. (Press the middle of a chop with your finger: It should be slightly firm with a little give for medium-rare doneness.) Transfer to a platter and brush with some of the remaining mint oil. Sprinkle with mint and serve with more mint oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 62 milligrams, Sodium 185 milligrams, Carbohydrate 1 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 0 grams

SPICED MARINATED LAMB CHOPS WITH GARLICKY YOGURT



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These quick-cooking lamb chops make dinner feel instantly fancy.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Party     Lamb     Kid-Friendly     Cumin     Coriander     Garlic     Quick & Easy     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 pounds rib, shoulder, or loin lamb chops, frenched if desired
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup yogurt mixture to a small bowl and set aside for serving. Stir cumin, coriander, turmeric, and allspice into remaining yogurt mixture.
  • Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Using your hands, evenly coat all sides of chops with spiced yogurt mixture (avoiding the bone if they are frenched). Let chops sit at room temperature 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to 12 hours.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Wipe off excess marinade from lamb chops and cook half until nicely browned, about 3 minutes per side (the yogurt in the marinade will help them take on color quickly). Remove chops from skillet and pour off fat (no need to wipe it out). Repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining chops.
  • Serve lamb chops with reserved yogurt mixture alongside.

LAMB CHOPS WITH YOGURT-MINT SAUCE



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Categories     Dairy     Herb     Lamb     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Mint     Lamb Chop     Spring     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
6 (1-inch-thick) rib lamb chops
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Stir together mint, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pat half of lamb chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chops, turning once, 6 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer chops to a plate and keep warm, covered with foil. Dry, season, and sauté remaining chops in same manner.
  • Serve topped with yogurt-mint sauce.

LAMB CHOPS WITH FRESH MINT



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Think of this as a fresher, more updated take on classic lamb chops with mint jelly.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2/3 cup chopped mint
Kosher salt and ground pepper
8 lamb chops (each 3 ounces, 3/4-inch thick), frenched

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons of the oil, and the sugar. Add mint and stir to combine. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and add the remaining olive oil.
  • Season lamb with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook chops in skillet until medium rare, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let rest 5 minutes.
  • Top with the mint mixture and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 g, Fat 26 g

LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT OIL



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Homemade lamb chops with mint sauce. Very easy to make and full of flavor!

Provided by Lari K

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Chops

Time 39m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 lamb chops
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup mint leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Brush lamb chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator, 15 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Cook lamb chops until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Combine mint leaves, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender; blend until smooth. Drizzle over lamb chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 112.5 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 125.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb chops. Look for chops that are a uniform pink color and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Marinate the lamb chops for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Cook the lamb chops over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the chops while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Don't overcook the lamb chops. Lamb chops are best cooked to medium-rare or medium. Overcooked lamb chops will be tough and dry.
  • Let the lamb chops rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the lamb chops with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for lamb chops include rice, roasted vegetables, and grilled asparagus.

Conclusion:

Lamb chops are a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create a restaurant-quality lamb chop dinner at home.

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