Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto
Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (approximately 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approximately 1 lemon)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 small lamb chops, frenched*
  • Mint Pesto (recipe follows)
  • Garnish: fresh mint leaves
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, pulse together onion, garlic, mint, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cumin with an immersion blender until mixture is well combined and smooth.
  2. Add lamb chops, covering with marinade, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. Preheat grill to medium heat (300° to 350°).
  4. Remove lamb chops from refrigerator and let come to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes.
  5. Grill lamb chops on one side until seared, 3 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, flip lamb chops and grill until internal temperature reaches 135° to 140° on a meat thermometer, another 3 minutes.
  6. Serve warm with Mint Pesto.
  7. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/grilled-lamb-chops-with-mint-pesto/