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Herb-Dijon Grilled Lamb Chops
Recipes
Herb-Dijon Grilled Lamb Chops
6 servings
35 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 8 (1 ¼-inch-thick) lamb loin chops (about 2 lb total)

Steps

    1. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium-high. Chop mint and oregano finely. Combine mint, oregano, mustard, oil, and salt. Coat chops with oil mixture (wash hands).
    2. Place chops on grill over direct heat; cook 3–4 minutes on each side until 125°F (for medium rare; warm red center), 130°F (for medium; warm pink center), or up to 170°F (for well done). Transfer to cutting board and let stand 5–10 minutes before serving; temperature will rise 5–10°F during this time.
Other Preparation Methods
    • Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine 1 tablespoon basil pesto, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; coat 8 (1 ¼-inch-thick) lamb loin chops (about 2 lb total) with mixture (wash hands). Bake 8–10 minutes until 125°F (for medium rare; warm red center), 130°F (for medium; warm pink center), or up to 170°F (for well done). Transfer to cutting board and let stand 5–10 minutes before serving; temperature will rise 5–10°F during this time.
    • Broil: Preheat broiler on HIGH. Combine 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil; coat 8 (1 ¼-inch-thick) lamb loin chops (about 2 lb total) with mixture (wash hands). Broil on middle rack 7–8 minutes until 125°F (for medium rare; warm red center), 130°F (for medium; warm pink center), or up to 170°F (for well done). Transfer to cutting board and let stand 5–10 minutes before serving; temperature will rise 5–10°F during this time.

The doneness temperatures for medium rare and medium stated above are traditional temperatures used for cooking lamb, but are not recommended by the USDA. To maintain food safety, the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F, as measured using a food thermometer, with a 3-minute rest time before carving.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 320, Total Fat 26g, Sat Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 80mg, Sodium 280mg, Total Carb 0g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 0g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 20g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 2%, Iron 8%, Potassium 6%