Description
This Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops Recipe delivers tender, juicy lamb chops infused with fresh rosemary, garlic, and lemon juice. Quickly grilled for a perfect medium-rare finish, it’s an easy, flavorful, and elegant dish ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb Chops
- 4 lamb chops (rib or loin, about 1-inch thick)
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Combine freshly chopped rosemary, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a fragrant marinade that will infuse the lamb chops.
- Marinate the Lamb Chops: Place the lamb chops in a shallow dish or ziplock bag and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors — overnight in the fridge is even better.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, ensuring it’s hot enough to sear the lamb chops and create those beautiful grill marks.
- Grill the Lamb Chops: Place the chops on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time if you prefer more well-done meat. Avoid over-flipping to keep them tender and juicy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the lamb from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes so the juices redistribute, resulting in succulent, flavorful meat.
Notes
- Let lamb chops sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling for even cooking.
- Cook lamb to medium-rare or medium for best tenderness.
- Brush grill grates with oil before cooking to prevent sticking and get clean grill marks.
- Use fresh rosemary for more vibrant flavor than dried.
- Check internal temperature with meat thermometer: 130-135°F for medium-rare.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg