Grilled Lamb Chops With Tapenade Butter Recipes

SIMPLE GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix together the vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and olive oil in a large resealable bag until the salt has dissolved. Add lamb, toss until coated, and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Remove lamb from the marinade and leave any onions on that stick to the meat. Discard any remaining marinade. Wrap the exposed ends of the bones with aluminum foil to keep them from burning. Grill to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. The chops may also be broiled in the oven about 5 minutes per side for medium.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH TAPENADE

Steps:

• Combine the Nicoise olives, green olives, parsley leaves, olive oil, capers, anchovy fillets and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and the mixture is tight. Set aside.
• Combine the lamb chops and half of the tapenade in a large bowl (reserve the remaining tapenade for garnish). Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 2 hours or up to overnight.
• Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high. Lightly oil the grill grates.
• Add the lamb to the grill and turn up the heat slightly. Grill the lamb on each side for around 3 minutes for medium-rare, with an internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees F. Serve with the reserved tapenade and a wedge of lemon.

GRILLED SPICED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• mix spices together, set aside.
• preheat grill to high, then lower to medium.
• season lamb chops with salt, rub it in. use 1 tsp of spice mix on each lamb chop, rub it in.
• let the chops sit for 15 minutes.
• brush with olive oil and grill 6-8 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• meanwhile toss tomatoes with the rest of the spice mix.
• heat butter in a skillet, add tomatoes, season with salt, cook stirring for 1-2 minutes.
• serve tomatoes alongside lamb chops.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH ASIAN BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in large glass baking dish to blend.
• Add lamb; turn to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-low heat).
• Grill lamb to desired doneness, turning chops occasionally, about 25 minutes for medium-rare.
• Meanwhile, boil chicken stock and next 4 ingredients in small saucepan until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 12 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Add green onions and butter, stirring until butter melts.
• Cut lamb between ribs into chops.
• Place chops on plates; spoon sauce over.

SAUSAGE-WRAPPED LAMB CHOPS WITH TAPANADE BUTTER

Steps:

• Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chops; sear just until brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to plate and cool.
• Melt butter in small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add cumin; stir 30 seconds. Transfer to medium bowl and cool. Mix ground lamb, pork, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, brandy, and Madeira into shallot mixture. Divide meat mixture into 4 equal portions. Press each meat mixture portion around each lamb chop, covering meat completely and pressing to adhere, leaving bones exposed. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place lamb chops on sheet. Roast until thermometer inserted into center of chops registers 125°F to 130°F for medium-rare, about 20 minutes. Place 1 double chop on each of 4 plates. Top each with 2 slices Tapenade Butter.