Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe Is Flavor to the Bone (6 Ingredients, 25 Minutes) Grilling High Protein Recipes Lamb Dinner Mediterranean Diet Recipes Gluten-free Low Sugar Recipes Low Carb Recipes

Lamb is a popular meat in the Mediterranean, especially Greece. Lamb is included in the heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet. Lamb chops are an easy cut of lamb to prepare and cook at home. These easy Mediterranean grilled lamb chops are bathed in a herb garlic butter as they cook, adding richness and flavor to the meat.

To make this easy grilled lamb recipe, you will need just a few simple ingredients: lamb chops, olive oil, garlic, butter, fresh oregano and fresh rosemary. Start by mixing up the quick garlic herb butter. Grill the lamb chops in a cast iron skillet or on a grill pan, basting with the garlic butter, until they reach the temperature you like.

Serve these easy, gluten-free, high-protein lamb chops for dinner with your favorite side dishes. It's Mediterranean flavor at its finest! Be sure to read about the health benefits of protein.

Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 to 15 minutes
Total Time: 18 to 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 - 8 lamb chops, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary

Here's how to make it: 

1. In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, oregano and rosemary. Set aside. (Try other herbs in the compound butter like thyme, parsley or mint.)
2. Drizzle a cast iron skillet or grill pan with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Heat the pan over medium-high heat. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. (You could also cook the lamb chops on an outdoor grill.)
3. Put the lamb chops into the pan. Cook for about 4 minutes on the first side, then flip the chops over and cook about 4 minutes more. 
4. Continue cooking, basting with the garlic herb butter, until lamb reaches your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to determine doneness. Rare lamb chops will have an internal temperature of 140 degrees F and take about 8 minutes. Medium is between 150 and 160 degrees F and takes about 12 minutes. Well done is at 160 degrees F and takes about 15 minutes. (For even more flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chops at the ending of grilling.)

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