Grilled Lamb Chops with Charmoula

Name: Grilled Lamb Chops with Charmoula
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, zested; 2 racks lamb, frenched and cut into double rib portion; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 bunch fresh mint, leaves removed and chopped; 1 bunch fresh parsley, leaves removed and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; Crushed red pepper flakes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

15 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested
2 racks lamb, frenched and cut into double rib portion
2 shallots, chopped
1 bunch fresh mint, leaves removed and chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, leaves removed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Have the grill preheated to medium-high heat.
2

In a small bowl, combine the salt, coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic and lemon zest.
3

Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the chops and set aside while preparing the charmoula.
4

For the charmoula: Add the remaining spice mixture to a bowl with the shallots, mint, parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
5

Season with salt and pepper.
6

Set aside.
7

Brush the chops with olive oil and put on the grill.
8

Grill until the lamb is medium-rare, 4 to 6 minutes on each side.
9

Transfer the chops to a serving platter and serve with the charmoula.