Garlic Mint Grilled Aussie Lamb Chops Recipes

LAMB CHOPS WITH GARLIC MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• Prep grill and lamb: Heat a grill pan over high heat until almost smoking. Generously season lamb chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Make sauce: Meanwhile combine all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and whisk well. Set aside.
• Grill: Spray the grill pan with a bit of cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Add the chops to the hot grill pan and sear for 2 minutes, flip them over and cook for another 2 1/2 minutes for medium-rare or 3 1/2 minutes for medium.
• Serve: Generously drizzle each chop with some garlic and mint sauce over it to serve.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Mix the olive oil, mint, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste in a bowl. Rub the lamb chops all over with the garlic. Transfer a few tablespoons of the mint oil to a small bowl and brush on the chops.
• Grill the chops until charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. (Press the middle of a chop with your finger: It should be slightly firm with a little give for medium-rare doneness.) Transfer to a platter and brush with some of the remaining mint oil. Sprinkle with mint and serve with more mint oil.

AUSSIE STYLE GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, mint, pepper, and salt in a shallow dish large enough to place the lamb chops in one layer. Coat both side of the chops in the marinade and leave for 2 hours at room temperature, or up to 24 hours refrigerated.
• For the sauce, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until mixture thickens and reduces to approximately 1 cup. The glaze should be the consistency of syrup.
• Grill the chops for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
• To serve, allow 2 chops per person, with Shiraz reduction.

GARLIC & MINT GRILLED AUSSIE LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Prepare the Aussie Lamb by removing them from the packaging and using paper towels to remove any excess moisture, then set it aside. Season both sides of the lamb chops with freshly cracked black peppercorns, ground Aleppo pepper, and coarse sea salt. Allow the seasoned lamb chops to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Into a large pan with high sides combine the EVOO, freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped garlic, mint leaves, and sliced onions. Use a fork or tongs to mix the marinade ingredients. Place the seasoned lamb chops into the marinade then turn them over. Place a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap over the pan and place it into the fridge overnight. Prepare the charcoal grill; the grill temperature should be between 375°F and 450°F. Get the charcoal grill going, arrange the charcoal briquets on one side of the grill, creating both a hot zone (direct heat) and a cooler zone (indirect heat). Use a wire brush to clean the grate if needed, then brush the grates with a high smoke point oil like canola or vegetable oil. Place the lamb chops directly onto the grate above the red-hot coals, sear the chops for 3-4 minutes. Using a pair of tongs, turn the lamb chops over and move them to the cooler side of the grill and close the lid. Allow the lamb chops to cook for several more minutes or until you get the internal temperature you want - 120 degrees for rare, 125 medium-rare, 130 medium, and 145 for well-done. Sidebar: How long you will need to cook your lamb chops will vary depending on the thickness of the cut and the temperature of the grill. Remove the grilled lamb chops to a cutting board and allow the meat to rest for 15 minutes. Serve.

GRILLED LAMB WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar, ginger, tarragon, cinnamon, pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Rub lamb chops with the seasonings, and place on a plate. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Brush grill grate lightly with oil, and arrange lamb chops on grill. Cook 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness.

GRILLED AUSTRALIAN LAMB LOIN CHOPS WITH ORANGE-MINT GREMOLATA RE

Steps:

• Place the lamb in a flat glass or ceramic dish. Combine orange juice with the olive oil and pour over the lamb, turning chops to coat well in mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper, cover with plastic, and marinate for 20-30 minutes, turning the chops occasionally during that time.
• To make the gremolata, combine chopped orange zest, mint and garlic in a small bowl and set aside.
• Preheat grill to medium. Pat the lamb dry and grill for about 4 minutes on each side or until cooked as preferred. For medium-rare, the chops should register 130°F on a meat thermometer or be plump and springy when pressed.
• While the lamb is cooking, steam the beans for 1 minute or until tender-crisp. Drain the water and add the olive oil and sliced almonds. Season to taste and shake the pan gently until heated through.
• Serve the lamb with the beans, and spoon the orange-mint gremolata over all or on the side.