Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Rib Chops

5 from 14 votes

Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Rib Chops

These Mediterranean grilled lamb rib chops are infused with fresh rosemary, crushed garlic, and lemon juice. They are tender, juicy, and grill up in about 8 minutes.

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Ingredients

2 lbs lamb rib chops
3 cloves garlic
2 whole lemons squeezed
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 sprigs rosemary
salt to taste

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Instructions

Prep the lamb if needed. If you purchased a lamb rack, cut the in between the bones to get individual lamb rib chops.
Make the marinade. Mash peeled garlic with a pinch of salt using a mortar and pestle. Alternatively, use a garlic press. See note 1. Mix the lemon juice, crushed garlic, olive oil, chopped rosemary, and salt in a bowl.
Marinate the lamb for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Grill the lamb chops for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill and allow the chops to sit for a few minutes covered.

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Notes

If using a garlic press, double the amount of garlic. Not all of the garlic gets pressed through, and I estimate that about half of the garlic gets left behind. Poor garlic.
Equipment: Grill these chops on a preheated grill, such as a propane grill, charcoal grill, or wood grill.
Storage: Store leftover lamb chops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Variations:
- Use a different cut of lamb. Substitute lamb loin chops for lamb rib chops.
- Use fresh herbs like fresh thyme and oregano instead of rosemary.
- Make these chops in a cast iron skillet or grill pan on medium-high heat.
- Marinate the lamb ahead of time (up to 4 hours ahead).

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