Prep Time
30 MIN
Cook Time
20 MIN
Total Time
50 MIN
Servings
4
Ingredients
12 American lamb loin chops (1-inch thick, or lamb rib chops)
Marinade:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
1 Tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Olive Relish:
¾ cup roughly chopped pitted olives, a mix of black and green
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 lemon, skin on, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 Tablespoon)
1 clove garlic, grated Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Make the Marinade:
Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt & pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the mixture over the lamb chops and let marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Make the Olive Relish:
Combine the chopped olives, olive oil, lemon and garlic in a small bowl. Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Grill the American Lamb Chops:
Heat grill to 500-degrees and grill chops for 4-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reads 135-degrees, for medium-rare. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Top with the olive relish and enjoy!
USDA recommends the following time and temperature parameters
Ground Lamb
Internal temperature of 160°F
All Other Cuts
Internal temperature of 145°F, with a 3 minute rest
