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Grilled Lamb Chops

Serve these flavorful chops with white beans, roasted potatoes or garlicky broccoli rabe. The tamari, garlic and ginger marinade has an umami kick that's full of flavor. 
Course: Dinner
Servings: 24 lamb chops
Author: Marcia W. Smart

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger I use a microplaner for this
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce tamari or coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Kosher salt or sea salt
  • 24 lamb rib chops Frenched and trimmed (ask the butcher to do this for you)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, tamari, olive oil, black pepper and a sprinkling of salt.  Lay the lamb chops in a shallow baking dish. Pour the mixture over the lamb chops. Cover and let the lamb marinate overnight.
  • Note: If you don't have time to marinate the lamb overnight, heat the marinade until it starts to simmer. Lay the lamb chops in a rimmed sheetpan in a single layer. Pour the marinade over the lamb chops and rub it into the meat, making sure they are well coated. Let stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, or use an outdoor grill pre-heated to medium-high heat. Remove the chops from the marinade and blot off the excess marinade with a paper towel (otherwise the grill will flame up and char the chops). Season with salt and pepper and place on a pre-heated grill.
  • Grill the lamb for 1 minute. Rotate the chop halfway on its same side, in order to make cross-hatch marks. Let it cook 1 minute more. Then, flip the chop over and repeat the process.
  • Once done, transfer the chops to a plate and cover with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.