SPICE-MARINATED AND GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

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You don't need a roaring-hot grill for this lamb chops recipe. Grilling them over moderate heat will allow some of the fat to soften and render.

Provided by Harneet Baweja

Categories     Bon Appétit     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Lamb     Lamb Chop     Spice     Chile Pepper     Ginger     Lime Juice

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 serrano chile, finely grated
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon mustard oil (optional)
1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchoor; optional)
1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or paprika, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill
12 lamb rib chops (about 2 1/4 pounds total), frenched
Kosher salt
Mint leaves, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and lemon wedges (for serving)
Special Equipment
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Steps:

  • Toast fennel seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, shaking pan often, until fragrant, about 45 seconds; let cool. Finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Transfer to a large bowl; add in chile, ginger, garlic, crème fraîche, lime juice, mustard oil (if using), mango powder (if using), fenugreek leaves, pepper, nutmeg, 1 tsp. chili powder, and 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil and mix well. Season lamb chops with salt and add to marinade; turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  • Let lamb chops sit at room temperature 1 hour before grilling.
  • Prepare a grill for medium heat; oil grate. Grill lamb to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a platter; let rest 5-10 minutes.
  • Top lamb with mint and cilantro and dust with more chili powder. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Do Ahead
  • Lamb can be marinated 12 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

Jacqueline Moreno
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These lamb chops were easy to make and turned out great. I followed the recipe exactly and the chops were cooked perfectly. I served them with a side of roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


westone kapindula
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but these chops were really good. The marinade tenderized the meat and the grilling gave it a nice smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


MD jilaniw Rain
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These lamb chops were amazing! The marinade was perfect and the chops were cooked to perfection. I served them with a side of grilled vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Thomas Talks
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The lamb chops were a bit tough, but the marinade helped to tenderize them. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Tiffany Martinez
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I loved the combination of spices in the marinade. It gave the lamb chops a really unique and flavorful taste. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


iffat sultan
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Overall, these lamb chops were a good meal. They were easy to make and the marinade was flavorful. I would definitely make them again.


Betty Shipman
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The marinade was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


luqman saad
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These lamb chops were easy to make and turned out great. I followed the recipe exactly and the chops were cooked perfectly. I served them with a side of roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Sujita Sah
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but these chops were really good. The marinade tenderized the meat and the grilling gave it a nice smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Md shipon Ahmed
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These lamb chops were amazing! The marinade was perfect and the chops were cooked to perfection. I served them with a side of grilled vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


GALAL HABIB
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Overall, these lamb chops were a good meal. They were easy to make and the marinade was flavorful. I would definitely make them again.


Laura Jones
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The marinade was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Shohid Khan
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The lamb chops were a bit tough, but the marinade helped to tenderize them. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Alexander Pearce
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I loved the combination of spices in the marinade. It gave the lamb chops a really unique and flavorful taste. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Diamond Tilda
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These lamb chops were easy to make and turned out great. I followed the recipe exactly and the chops were cooked perfectly. I served them with a side of roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Ningi Q
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but these chops were amazing. The marinade tenderized the meat and the grilling gave it a nice smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Hannah Fitch
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These lamb chops were absolutely delicious! The marinade was flavorful and the chops were cooked perfectly. I served them with grilled vegetables and a side of mint sauce, and it was a meal to remember.