Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce

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Using a blend of Mediterranean herbs and spices and a touch of cinnamon, these tender grilled lamb chops are served with orange and fresh mint sauce.

Chef Johns Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs25 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce

Ingredients

2 pounds lamb loin chops

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon mixed herbs - Italian

Greek

or French blend

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon ground coriander

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

1 pinch cayenne pepper

salt as needed

¼ cup orange marmalade

1 pinch hot chili flakes

½ tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Place lamb chops in a large bowl. Season with olive oil garlic cumin mixed herbs pepper coriander cinnamon cayenne and salt. Toss until well coated with oil and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate. Allow to marinate at least 4 hours.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place lamb chops on grill. Sprinkle the chops with a bit of salt. Grill until seared on the first side 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the chops. Rotate chops a half turn on the grill about a minute before turning them. Turn and grill the other side to desired doneness another 4 to 7 minutes. For medium rare an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should bead 125 to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer to a serving dish and tent loosely with foil.

Step 3

Place marmalade in bowl. Add chili flakes mint and rice vinegar. Stir together thoroughly.

Step 4

Brush the sauce over the chops and serve.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 437.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.6g 55%

Carbohydrates: 12.4g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 9.7g

Fat: 30.6g 47%

Saturated Fat: 11.4g 57%

Cholesterol: 107.6mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 150.9IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.1mg 101%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 2mg 3%

Folate: 22.4mcg 6%

Calcium: 51.3mg 5%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 32.6mg 12%

Potassium: 400.1mg 11%

Sodium: 125.5mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 275.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.