Lamb chops are highly prized for their succulent and flavorful meat, and when paired with a minty yogurt sauce, they elevate into a dish that is both elegant and delectable. Whether you prefer your lamb chops grilled, pan-fried, or roasted, the minted yogurt sauce will complement them perfectly. Its cool and refreshing flavor will balance the richness of the lamb, while the herbs and spices will add a layer of complexity that will awaken your taste buds. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply looking for a special meal to enjoy at home, lamb chops with minted yogurt sauce is sure to impress.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT-YOGURT MARINADE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 43m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Whisk 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt in a bowl. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons crumbled dried mint and 2 tablespoons grated onion. Mash 1 garlic clove into a paste with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; add to the yogurt along with 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Season 8 frenched lamb rib chops with salt and pepper; marinate in the yogurt sauce for 1 to 4 hours. Preheat a grill to medium-high on one side and place a drip pan under the cooler side. Lightly oil the grate. Grill the chops over direct heat until marked, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Move to the cooler side of the grill; cover and cook until the meat reaches 120 for medium-rare, 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes.
GREEK LAMB WITH YOGURT MINT SAUCE
Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes
Time 2h49m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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.
LAMB CHOPS WITH YOGURT SAUCE
This tangy yogurt sauce can also double as a dressing for Greek, tuna, or potato salads, or as a dip for toasted pita chips.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season both sides of lamb chops generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook lamb (in two batches, if necessary) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 140 degrees for medium-rare, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Let rest, covered, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, shallot, cilantro, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lamb.
LAMB CHOPS WITH YOGURT-MINT SAUCE
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.
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH LEMON YOGURT SAUCE
Enliven lamb chops with a tangy yogurt sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the yogurt sauce: Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, and cumin in a small bowl, and set aside in the refrigerator.
- Make the chops: Heat the grill to medium heat. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper, and grill until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with the reserved yogurt sauce and mint sprigs if desired.
LAMB CHOPS WITH YOGURT-MINT SAUCE
From "Wine Lover's Healthy Weight-Loss Plan" Recommended Wine Pairing: Petit Sirah or Syrah
Provided by GoldsmithLissa
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 11m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir together yogurt, mint, garlic, and cayenne to taste. Set aside.
- Pat lamb chops dry. Seas with herbes de provence and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat oil in 12-in skillet (pref. cast iron) over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chops and saute 3 mins per side for medium rare.
- Serve topped with yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.6, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 17.6, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 1.4
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH YOGURT AND MINT
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINTED YOGURT SAUCE
Lamb chops are marinated in a mint sauce, cooked in a skillet, and served with garlic-mint yogurt.
Provided by Crosse Blackwell
Categories Crosse & Blackwell®
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place lamb chops and 1/4 cup mint sauce in large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag. Turn to coat chops. Chill 30 minutes.
- Whisk yogurt, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining 1/4 cup mint sauce in medium bowl until combined. Chill until ready to serve.
- Heat remaining olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add lamb chops to skillet. Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Cover. Let rest 3 minutes. Serve with minted yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 123.8 mg, Fat 51.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 410.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT OIL
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
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
GRILLED BABY LAMB CHOPS WITH ORANGE-MINT YOGURT SAUCE
DH and I took advantage of the nice weather yesterday and made these grilled lamb chops for dinner. The recipe is from Bobby Flay's "Boy Gets Grill" cookbook. While the recipe calls for baby lamb chops, Bobby says you can use regular lamb chops, too. DH and I used lamb loin chops and halved the recipe to suit 4 chops (the sauce, when halved, made enough for 6+ chops). Follow the recipe's proportion for the garlic. I am always heavy handed with the garlic since we love it, but it was a little strong in the sauce when I used more than required. Prep time includes refrigerating the sauce.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 47m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir all the sauce ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving (the sauce can be made a few hours in advance, covered, and kept refrigerated).
- Heat your grill to high.
- Brush the chops on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred and crusty, 3 minutes.
- Turn the chops over, reduce the heat to medium or move to a cooler part of the grill, and grill until just cooked through, 2-3 minutes more.
- At the same time, grill the orange halves cut side down until heated through and lightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and cut each half in half.
- Serve the chops immediately, garnishing each plate with yogurt sauce, an orange quarter and fresh mint. Squeeze the oranges over the chops before eating.
Tips:
- To ensure the lamb chops are cooked to your desired doneness, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. For medium-rare, aim for 135°F (57°C), for medium, aim for 145°F (63°C), and for well-done, aim for 155°F (68°C).
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check the doneness of the lamb chops by cutting into one. For medium-rare, the meat should be pink in the center, for medium, it should be slightly pink, and for well-done, it should be no longer pink.
- To make sure the minted yogurt sauce is smooth, blend it in a food processor or blender until it reaches a creamy consistency.
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can make the minted yogurt sauce by hand. Simply whisk the yogurt, mint, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt together in a bowl until well combined.
- Serve the lamb chops with the minted yogurt sauce immediately. The sauce can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These lamb chops with minted yogurt sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The lamb chops are cooked to perfection and the minted yogurt sauce is the perfect complement to the lamb's savory flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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