Mediterranean Lamb Chops Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN BAKED LAMB CHOPS WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Season lamb chops with Kosher salt on both sides. Set aside at room temperature while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Microwave the acorn squash for 1 to 2 minutes (this helps soften it a bit for cutting.) Handle carefully. When cool enough to handle, place acorn squash on a cutting board. Cut stem off, and trim both ends about 1/4 inch. Cut acorn squash in half crosswise, and scoop out the seeds. Now, take each half and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings.
• In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp allspice, 1 tsp black pepper, 3/4 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg. Mix well. (leave rest of spices for later.)
• Add the vegetables (sliced acorn squash, onions, sweet potatoes, and carrots) to the marinade bowl with the garlic marinade (you may need to do this in stages.) Give them a quick toss, then transfer vegetables to a large sheet pan. Season with kosher salt.
• To the marinade bowl, add more extra virgin olive oil. Add white wine vinegar, and the remaining spices. Mix well. Add lamb chops in and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate.
• Place vegetables in heated oven and bake for 15 minutes or so.
• When 15 minutes have passed, remove the vegetables from oven and set near you (leave oven on.) Heat a little bit of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add lamb and brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side.) Transfer lamb to the vegetable pan, and return to heated oven to bake for 10 minutes (lamb will be medium-rare to medium. Bake a little longer for medium-well.)
• When ready, remove pan from oven and immediately drizzle honey all over the lamb and vegetables. Garnish with parsley.
• Serve with a side of tahini sauce, if you like.

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED LAMB CHOP RECIPE WITH TOMATO MINT QUINOA

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine the garlic and spices with 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves and 2 tbsp of olive oil. This makes a rub for the lamb.
• Take the lamb chops and rub them each on both sides with the garlic-spice rub. Place the chops in a deep dish with 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice and onions. Cover and leave in the fridge for 1 to 4 hours.
• 20 to 25 minutes before grilling, remove the lamb chops from the fridge and let them rest at room temperature.
• Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package instructions, adding a dash of salt and olive oil to the cooking water. (For 1 cup of quinoa, you'll add 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.)
• Now let's add flavor to the cooked quinoa! In a non-stick pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook very briefly and then add the canned diced tomato. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Now, stir in the cooked quinoa. Once warmed through, add the chopped fresh mint. Stir to combine and remove from heat. Off heat, add chopped red onions, feta cheese and more fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Time to grill the lamb chops! Heat an a gas grill (or an indoor grill pan) over high heat (make sure the grill is super hot) add the lamb chops and grill for about 2 minutes. Flip the chops over and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare or 3 1/2 minutes for medium (internal temperature should register 125 degrees F for medium-rare or 135 degrees F for medium). Let the chops rest for 10 minutes before serving.
• When ready to serve, transfer the tomato mint quinoa to serving bowls, top with 2 lamb chops per person. Enjoy!

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN-SPICED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large baking dish, combine all the ingredients-except for the lamb chops and salt-and mix until combined.
• Add the lamb chops and rub the seasoning mixture onto both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning over the lamb chops halfway through. You can also let the lamb chops sit overnight.
• Preheat a grill, grill pan, or broiler. Remove the chops from the spice rub and salt both sides generously. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve and enjoy.

LAMB CHOPS MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chops in one layer. Add the chops and cook over medium heat until browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn, sprinkle with the thyme, and cook about 5 minutes more for rare, longer for medium or well done. Remove to a warm platter and keep warm.
• Pour off the fat from the skillet and add the eggplant and zucchini. Cook, stirring over high heat, until lightly wilted. Add the onions, garlic and cumin, and cook 2 minutes, stirring until wilted. Add the wine, tomatoes, bay leaf, olives and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, and simmer for 5 minutes, adding any juices that have accumulated on the platter around the lamb chops. Continue cooking for 1 minute.
• Remove the bay leaf, sprinkle with the basil, and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN LAMB AND LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb cubes and bones and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add onion and garlic and continue cooking about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the lentils, 2 cups of the chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots and the thyme, sage and basil. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender but not quite done, stirring occasionally. Depending on the type and freshness of the lentils, this will take from 15 to 30 minutes. If the stew seems dry, add more broth (up to one cup additional). Discard the lamb bones.
• Add the spinach and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Garnish individual servings with some of the crumbled cheese.

LIGHT MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• 1. Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the chops, coat well and refrigerate, covered, to marinate for 20 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, combine all of the salad ingredients in a single large bowl.
• 3. Combine all of the dressing ingredients, then fold into the salad. Refrigerate the salad for up to 2 hours before serving, if necessary.
• 4. Remove the lamb chops from the marinade. Broil or grill about 3 inches from the heat source for 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat. Serve immediately with the salad alongside.

MEDITERRANEAN RACK OF LAMB

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan. In small bowl, combine the lemon zest, oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Rub over lamb., Bake 30-40 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. If desired, serve with fresh oregano and lemon slices.

MEDITERRANEAN LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Using a pestle and mortar or wooden spoon and bowl, pound together the fresh mint, fresh rosemary and the garlic, then mix with 1 tbsp olive oil.
• Smear over four lamb chops or cutlets.
• Place the eggplant, zucchini and red bell pepper on to a baking sheet.
• Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and place the lamb chops on top.
• Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
• Top the chops with feta cheese and add the cherry tomatoes to the pan.
• Cook for a further 10 minutes until the cheese just starts to brown.
• Serve the chops with the roasted vegetables, toasted ciabatta bread and mixed leaf salad.

MEDITERRANEAN LAMB CHOPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pork and onions in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 to 7 min. or until pork is done, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in bread crumbs, mushrooms, 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) mustard, parsley, thyme and rosemary until blended.
• Heat broiler. Cut pocket in each chop by carefully making horizontal cut in thickest side of chop, being careful to not cut all the way through to opposite side of chop. Fill with pork mixture. Press cut sides of each pocket together to seal. Place on broiler pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Mix dressing, wine, pepper and remaining mustard until blended; brush half onto chops.
• Broil, 4 inches from heat, 10 to 12 min. or until medium doneness (160°F), turning after 6 min. and brushing with remaining dressing mixture.