Moroccan Marinated Lamb Blade Chops

Submitted by Rick M.

"A stunning grilled dish."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 32 ounces kefir or 32 ounces whole milk plain yogurt
• 1⁄3 cup ras el hanout spice mix, plus more (about 1.6 ounce jar, for serving)
• 8 smashed garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 8 1⁄2 inches thick lamb blade chops
• cilantro leaves and thinly sliced scallion (for serving)
• vegetable oil (for brushing)

directions

1. Whisk kefir, ras el hanout, garlic and salt together in a medium bowl. Place lamb in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Seal bag, pressing out any air. Chill at least 3 hours and up to 24.
2. Prepare a grill for high heat; thoroughly clean grates and brush with oil.
3. Remove lamb from marinade shaking off any excess. Grill, turning once, until charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
4. Transfer to a platter; let rest 10 minutes. Top lamb with cilantro and scallion and dust with ras el hanout.