Lamb Chops With Moroccan Spices

"I prepared this easy, tasty dish for dinner last night. I think it is the best Moroccan lamb chop recipe that I have tried to date. It is from the Williams-Sonoma "Food and Wine Pairing" book. They suggest serving this dish with a spicy Syrah blend or Zinfandel. Owing to the weather, I prepared this on my stove top over medium heat in a grill pan versus on the BBQ and it still turned out well, though I cooked it a few minutes longer than the recipe suggested. Prep time does not include the 2 hours the dish needs to stand at room temperature to marinate."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the 1/2 cup mint, coriander, garlic, paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Rub the mixture into the chops, coating evenly, and place in a non-aluminum container. Cover and marinate at cool room temperature for 2 hours or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Prepare a fire in a grill. If the chops are refrigerated, bring to room temperature.
  • Place the chops on an oiled grill rack and grill, turning once, for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until done to your liking.
  • Transfer to a warmed platter or individual plates and sprinkle with mint, if using. Serve immediately.

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Reviews

  1. This is a great recipe, easy but tasty, I've used it a couple times now. Sesame oil makes a very nice substitute for olive oil too.
     
  2. Wonderful recipe that will be used again and again. The spice blend is just perfect. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
     
  3. Excellent. I started the marinade in the morning and after enjoying this gem of a recipe for dinner I can only echo the other reviews. Lots of wonderful flavor on tender, moist chops. Served with saffron garlic rice and Recipe #424023. We had one terrific dinner :D. Made for NA/ME Tag
     
  4. We love lamb and this recipe certainly did justice to some deluxe chops. I spread the marinade over 14 small rib chops and let them sit at room temp for a little over two hours. So simple, so delicious. I have posted pics of before and after cooking.
     
  5. Lovely chops! I marinated the meat for about 6 hours. I was a expecting the mint to dominate but it was very subtle. This will be a keeper! Made on behalf of the Looney Spoon Phoodies - ZWT6
     
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