Grilled Lamb Marinade Recipes

GRILLED SHOULDER LAMB CHOPS WITH GARLIC-ROSEMARY MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix marinade ingredients in small bowl. Rub both sides of each chop with the paste; let stand at least 30 minutes. (Can be refrigerated overnight.).
• FOR CHARCOAL GRILL:.
• Heat enough coals to cover surface area large enough for four chops. Once coals are covered with gray ash, spread them, set grill rack in place, and cover grill with lid in order to heat rack, about 5 minutes. Or heat oven broiler.
• Sprinkle both sides of each chop with salt and pepper to taste.
• Position chops over hot coals. Grill until bottom of each chop is well browned, about 2 minutes. (If chops start to flame, pull off heat for a moment or extinguish flames with squirt bottle.) Turn each chop and cook about 2 more minutes for medium-rare or 2 1/2 minutes for medium. If broiling, position chops 2 to 3 inches from heating element and cook about 3 minutes each side for medium-rare and 3 1/2 minutes each side for medium.
• FOR GAS GRILL:.
• Turn all burners on grill to high, close lid, and heat until grill is very hot, about 15 minutes. Leave one burner on high and turn other burner(s) down to medium.
• Rub chops with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Grill chops, covered, over hotter part of grill, turning them once, until well browned, about 4 minutes. Move chops to cooler part of grill and continue grilling, turning once, to desired doneness, about 6 minutes for rare (about 120 degrees on instant-read thermometer), about 8 minutes for medium (about 130 degrees), or about 10 minutes for well-done (140 to 150 degrees).
• Remove chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

MARINATED GRILLED LAMB

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine first 9 ingredients; add lamb and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours. , Prepare grill for indirect medium heat. Drain lamb, discarding marinade. Place rosemary sprig on lamb; roll up and tie with kitchen string, leaving a portion of the sprig exposed. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper., Grill lamb, covered, over indirect medium heat 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from grill; tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Discard rosemary sprig before serving.

MARINATED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Click here to see how she does it.
• In a small bowl stir together the first 7 ingredients. Put the lamb chops in a sealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Move the chops around in the bag so the marinade coats them well. Marinate for 1 hour.
• Grill or broil the chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare.

ROSEMARY GARLIC GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix Marinade ingredients in a bowl until salt dissolves. Add lamb, mix to coat, then marinate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, up to 24 hours.
• Brush BBQ bars with oil if required (Note 1) and heat to medium high (or heat 1/2 tbsp oil in skillet on stove on medium high).
• Cook lamb to your taste. I had 4 x 150g/5oz lamb loin chops about 2cm/3/4" thick and 3 minutes on each side = medium. I also cooked smashed garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs for garnish.
• Transfer lamb to plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
• Serve with sides of choice!

GRILLED "TANDOORI" LAMB

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until combined.
• Toss lamb and salt into marinade; mix until lamb pieces are coated evenly. Cover mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours.
• Skewer lamb pieces so they barely touch. Wipe off excess marinade with a paper towel. Brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill skewers on medium heat until lamb springs back to the touch, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
• Garnish with red onions, lemon wedges, and chopped cilantro as desired.

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 WITH ROSEMARY MUSTARD MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine the garlic, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, mustard, mustard seeds, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a non-reactive container or large zip-top plastic bag. Place the lamb in the marinade and turn to coat. Cover the container or seal the bag and refrigerate the lamb overnight, turning it occasionally. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Remove the lamb from the marinade and let the lamb come to room temperature while the grill heats. Place the lamb on the grill and cook for 10 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Remove the lamb from the grill and let it rest, covered lightly with foil, for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

BARBA YIANNI'S GRILLED LAMB

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients together into a paste in a small bowl and rub it all over the lamb. Place the lamb in a shallow bowl and cover with any remaining marinade. Marinate for about 2 hours at room temperature, or, preferably, cover the lamb and marinate overnight in the refrigerator, turning the meat from time to time.
• To grill lamb chops: Depending on their thickness, grill the chops over medium-hot coals for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once or twice. The chops should register 120° to 135°F at the thickest part for rare to medium rare. You can also broil them 3 inches from the flame for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked as above.
• To grill kebabs: Skewer the marinated lamb chunks on wooden or metal skewers, alternating with chunks of onions or peppers, if desired. Grill until the meat reaches 130° to 135°F for medium-rare to medium.
• To grill a lamb leg: You may want to insert long metal skewers crosswise in the butterflied leg to hold it flat. Grill the leg over medium-hot coals, turning often, for 20 to 30 minutes. At its thickest point, the meat should register 120° to 130°F for rare to medium-rare; thinner parts will them be medium-rare to medium. Let the lamb rest, covered loosely with foil, for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing on the diagonal and serving. The internal temperature will rise 5° to 10°F more.
• Meanwhile make theSkordalia . Serve with the lamb.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with a metal blade add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, cayenne, and salt. Pulse until combined. Pour in olive oil and pulse into a paste. Rub the paste on both sides of the lamb chops and let them marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator and allow the chops to come to room temperature; it will take about 20 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan over high heat until almost smoking, add the chops and sear for about 2 minutes. Flip the chops over and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare and 3 1/2 minutes for medium.

GRILLED MARINATED LEG OF LAMB

Steps:

• Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in sealable plastic bag. Add lamb and seal bag, pressing out air. Turn bag to coat lamb, then put bag in a shallow baking pan and marinate, chilled, turning bag over occasionally, at least 8 hours.
• Bring lamb to room temperature, about 1 hour, before grilling.
• Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.
• Remove lamb from marinade (discard marinade) and run 3 or 4 skewers lengthwise through lamb about 2 inches apart. Grill on a lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using gas grill, turning over occasionally and, if necessary, moving around on grill to avoid flare-ups, until thermometer registers 125 to 128°F, 8 to 14 minutes total for medium-rare.
• Transfer lamb to a cutting board and remove skewers. Let lamb stand, loosely covered with foil, 20 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to 135°F while meat stands.) Cut across the grain into slices.

MARINADE FOR GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, then pour over lamb chops in a glass dish.
• Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, turning the chops occasionally.
• Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper, then grill, basting with marinade.

GRILLED RACK OF LAMB WITH GARLIC HERB MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for the garlic herb marinade in a zip top bag and mix to combine.
• Preheat your grill for two-zone cooking. Aim for 450 degrees F for your direct side of heat.
• Place your rack of lamb in the marinade and massage to coat. Place in your refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours.
• Remove rack of lamb from the marinade and shake off any excess marinade. Wrap the bones in heavy duty aluminum foil to prevent them from burning.
• Place your lamb on indirect side of heat for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the lamb reaches 100 degrees F in the thickest part of the lamb, making sure your thermometer isn't touching the bone.
• Move the lamb to direct heat and grill to your preferred doneness, approximately 2 minutes per side. Leave the lid open on your grill and don't leave. Their is a fat cap on a rack of lamb, and over the direct heat it will cook quickly and has a potential for flare up. Stay close to remove the rack as needed.
• Refer to the temperature guide in the notes, I do not recommend cooking lamb above Medium Rare.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Finely chop the garlic and rosemary, then add to the blender along with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and thyme leaves and blitz until smooth.
• Rub the marinade on both sides of the lamb chops and marinate for at least 1-3 hours in the refrigerator. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling
• Heat a grill pan over high heat until almost smoking, add the chops and sear for about 2 minutes. Flip the chops over and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare, and 3 1/2 minutes for medium.
• Serve with a green salad.

HERB MARINATED GRILLED RACK OF LAMB

Steps:

• Make sure that the rack of lamb bones has been "Frenched cut".(This is to remove the excess fat and fascia away from the bone to give abetter appearance for serving) Remove any excess fat.
• In a large sealable baggie or bowl add the rack of lamb, za'atar seasoning, chopped garlic, parsley and olive oil. Mix well and rub the mix into the rack of lamb. (Do not add the salt until you are ready to put it on the grill as this can draw out the moisture in the meat and make it tougher)
• Marinate rack of lamb for 4 hours or up to overnight. In a pinch can marinate for 30 minutes, while the lamb is coming to room temperature before grilling. Remove the marinating rack of lamb from the refrigerator and place it at room temperature for 30 minutes. (This keeps the meat cooking evenly)Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Clean and prepare the grill. Oil your grill grates lightly with a cloth. We did not wrap the ribs of the lamb in aluminum foil to prevent burning and we had no issues. If you want to do this, go for it. Salt and pepper your lamb rack well on both sides.
• GRILLING DIRECTIONS: Place your rack of lamb skin side down for 5 minutes over direct heat, allow to sear with the lid of the grill down. Turn the rack of lamb over on the other side and cook for the remaining time. For us, that was another 8 minutes. Make sure you take your rack of lamb off the grill about 2to 5 degrees BEFORE it comes to your desired temperature as it will raise another 5 degrees upon resting. However, it depends on how you want lamb cooked. We highly suggest not cooking your lamb any more than medium rare at the most for the best flavor and texture. Blue Bloody Rare - 125 degrees F (51 degrees C) Med Rare - 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) (our preferred cooking level)Medium - 145 degrees F (62 degrees C) Med Well - 155 degrees F (68 degrees C) Well Done - 165 degrees F (73 degrees C)
• After you take your rack of lamb off the grill, Tent lamb lightly with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and herbs as desired before serving.
• OVEN DIRECTIONS: No Grill. No problem! Our suggestion is to prepare our Herb Marinated Rack of Lamb with the rub as stated in the recipe. Then take out your lamb out of the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes up to an hour before cooking in the oven to allow it to come to room temperature. This is so that it cooks evenly. Next, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Cook lamb uncovered for 10 minutes. Then, reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (148 degrees c) for an additional 10 - 20 minutes. Start checking the internal temperature of your rack of lamb at the start of the 10 minute mark. If you like your rack of lamb medium rare like we do then take it out at 135 degrees F. Tent with a little foil and let rest.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Add 2-4 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, and 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice to a bowl. Whisk the ingredients together with enough olive oil to form a paste-like consistency.
• Add 6-8 lamb chops to a zip-lock plastic bag (or platter or baking pan) and coat with the marinade so all of the lamb is covered. Press the air out of the bag and rest it on a platter or in a baking pan (or cover with plastic wrap tightly if using a pan). Refrigerate to let it marinate for at least 12 hours or up to overnight.
• When ready to cook, remove the lamb chops from the fridge and from the marinade bag. Let them come to room temperature by resting out of the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before grilling.In the meantime, heat your grill to high heat (450°F to 500°F). Sear the lamb chops for 5 minutes over direct heat, then flip and grill for another 5 minutes.
• Move the lamb chops to indirect heat on the opposite side of the grill, then grill for an additional 3-5 minutes. Your lamb chops will be medium-rare. Leave on for longer and follow the temperature chart below if you want them cooked more.
• Remove from the grill and place on a plate or platter. Cover with foil and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

GARLIC & HERB GRILLED LAMB CHOPS (VIDEO)

Steps:

• This recipe is great for scaling up for more servings! Increase the marinade ingredients for each additional rack. First, carefully portion the rack of lamb into single chops using a large, sharp knife. Turn the rack towards yourself to see the bones for easier portioning. Place the portioned chops into a casserole dish. Watch my video recipe to see how it's done.
• Drizzle a the olive oil over the lamb chops, then season generously with coarse salt and black pepper; I recommend using Maldon salt flakes or kosher salt. Season both sides of the lamb chops. Next, sprinkle the fresh herbs over the chops. Gently press the pressed garlic into the chops so it sticks better to the meat. Drizzle the vinegar and wine over the chops and turn them to ensure they are well coated. Marinate the chops for 30 minutes in the refrigerator, turning after 15 minutes to marinate the meat evenly.
• While the lamb chops are marinating, prepare your choice of dipping sauces and side dishes. Check out my recommendations above in my recipe post! Once the lamb is marinated, preheat an outdoor grill to 500F for 5 minutes, until the grill grates are extra hot. Reduce the flame to medium and add the lamb chops, spacing them 3 to 4 inches apart.
• Grill the chops for 2 to 3 minutes per side, more for thicker chops. Once both sides are grilled, transfer them to the top rack of the grill, or to the side. Finish cooking the lamb with indirect heat for another 2 to 3 minutes. These instructions are for medium-done chops. Grill for 1 minute less per side for medium-rare doneness. Ensure that the temperature reaches 145F. Remove the chops from the grill and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• For the tzatziki sauce: gently peel the cucumber(s) and remove large seeds, if desired. Grate the cucumber(s) into a bowl lined with a cheesecloth; you'll need approximately 1 1/2 cups of grated cucumber. Season the cucumber lightly with salt and let it stand for 5 minutes to release water. Wring the cucumbers of excess water as much as possible. Place the grated cucumber into a large bowl with the greek yogurt, pressed garlic, chopped dill and mint. Add the olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. If desired, add also 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

GRILLED MARINATED LAMB

Steps:

• In mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Add to a large 2 gallon ziptop bag (or large marinated bucket if you own one) and add in lamb. Move the lamb around in the back to make sure it's fully coated. Place the marinated lamb bag in a 9x13 dish and add to the fridge. The dish is there just in case the bag leaks. You don't want to clean marinade out of your fridge. Not a fun job - trust me! Let the lamb marinade for at least 8 hours. When you're ready to cook your lamb take it out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 1 hour. Get your grill up to medium heat and add on your lamb. For medium doneness you want to bring your lamb up to 130 degrees in the middle. This is the perfect time to have a meat thermometer handy. It's your best bet for truly knowing the doneness of the meat. Once your meat is cooked remove from the grill, add to platter, cover loosely with foil and let sit for at least 15 minutes. This helps keep the meat tender and juicy. Once your meat has rested slice it up and enjoy!

MARINATED GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Stir together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the lamb and toss to coat. Cover the bowl, transfer it to the fridge, and let it marinade for at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.
• Let the meat sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling.
• Grill the lamb chops over medium to medium-high heat until they reach your desired level of doneness, flipping once halfway through. These take about 4 to 6 minutes per side for rare and 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Transfer the chops to a platter and let them rest for 3 minutes. Serve.

MARINATED GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Grate the onion using a box grater into a bowl. Add the garlic, olive oil, and rosemary, and some black pepper and combine. Place the lamb chops in a covered nonreactive container, and pour the marinade over the chops. Toss evenly to coat. Leave in the refrigerator to marinate for 4hours.
• Remove the lamb from the marinade and brush off the excess. Discard the marinade. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground pepper, and allow the lamb to come to room temperature before grilling.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high, then clean and oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
• Grill the lamb. If youre using Frenched lamb chops, slide a piece of aluminum foil under the bones to prevent burning. Cook until deep golden char marks develop, about 4minutes, then turn the lamb 45degrees and cook another 2minutes to get a nice cross-hatch pattern. Make sure the foil remains under the bones. Flip and repeat on the other side (carefully moving the foil again under the bones).
• Remove the lamb from the grill, and cover loosely with foil, allowing to rest for 5minutes. Slather with the chimichurri sauce before serving.

HERB AND GARLIC RUB RECIPE FOR GRILLED MEAT

Steps:

• Pulse together in a food processor until it forms a paste. If you use the already pureed garlic from the store, you can even just stir all of this together and won't need the food processor. That's it! You're all set to use this on whatever meat you plan to grill. Will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator if you don't use it all up at once.