Lemon And Thyme Lamb Chops Food

EASY LEMON-GARLIC LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Pre-heat a cast-iron/stainless steel pan over high heat.
• Drizzle the lamb chops with the olive oil and lemon juice then generously season with the herbs, spices and garlic on both sides.
• Place the lamb chops in the hot pan then sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
• Flip the lamb chops onto the fat side and allow to sear until the fat has started to render and has caramelized.
• Remove from the pan and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

PAN-SEARED LAMB CHOPS WITH MUSTARD-THYME SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, blacked cracked pepper, sea salt, minced garlic in a medium bowl. Mix.
• Arrange lamb chops on a large plate. Pour the marinade over the lamb chops. Make sure the lamb chops are covered with the marinade from all sides.
• Let the lamb chops sit at room temperature in this marinade for 30 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet until hot. Add lamb chops.
• Cook on medium-high heat about 4 minutes on one side. Then 4 minutes on medium heat on another side.
• Remove the lamb chops from the skillet.
• Add wine to the same skillet and bring to boil.
• Add mustard, fresh thyme, and minced garlic.
• Bring to boil and reduce the sauce, until it thickens. It should take a couple of minutes.
• Add back the pan-seared lamb chops.
• Simmer on low-medium heat to heat them through.
• Season the sauce with salt and cracked black pepper, if needed.
• Note: Make sure the lamb chops are cooked to medium. If not, cook them in the sauce, covered with the lid, for a couple of minutes. Then, remove from heat, and allow the lamb chops rest, covered until they are cooked through.
• To serve, spoon the sauce over lamb chops and sprinkle more fresh thyme on top.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, FRESH THYME, GRILLED LEMONS

Steps:

• Whisk together oil, garlic and thyme in a shallow large baking dish. Add the chops and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for 1 to 1 1/2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Remove the chops from the refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling. Heat grill to high and grill the chops for 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium doneness. Remove and rest for 2 minutes. Slice into individual chops.
• Brush the cut side of the lemons with the oil and grill, cut side down on high for 1 minute. Turn lemons 45 degrees to make hatch marks and remove.
• Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the platter of chops. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with fresh sprigs of oregano and dill. Serve the remaining grilled lemons on the platter with the chops.

LAMB CHOPS WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Mix minced shallots, chopped mint, chopped oregano, minced garlic, sugar, and 1 tablespoon salt in small bowl. Press 1 rounded teaspoon shallot-herb mixture onto eye of each lamb chop. Turn chops over onto large rimmed baking sheet. Press remaining shallot- herb mixture onto eye of each chop. Cover lamb chops with sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon peel in small bowl until slightly thickened and well blended. Season lightly with salt and generously with freshly ground black pepper. Spoon oil mixture lightly over chops. Turn chops over and spoon remaining oil mixture over. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill lamb chops to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer lamb chops to platter. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs and serve.

GREEK-STYLE LAMB WITH LEMON & THYME

Steps:

• Sit lamb in a large shallow dish, then mix the lemon zest and juice, thyme leaves and garlic together. Pour over, turn to coat, and marinate at room temp for 15 mins.
• Mix the yogurt with some seasoning, lift the lamb out of the marinade and rub with the yogurt. Barbecue or grill for 5-15 mins, turning once, until the lamb is cooked to your liking. Scatter with a little more thyme, if you like, and serve with dollops of houmous, some pitta bread and salad leaves.

MARINATED LEMON, THYME AND GARLIC LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme and garlic in a shallow dish.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, place chops in and turn over once to coat the meat.
• Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or up to four hours.
• Cook over high heat on barbecue grill to desired doneness.

ROSEMARY-THYME LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle lamb chops with pepper and salt. In a small bowl, mix mustard, rosemary, thyme and garlic., Grill chops, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat 6 minutes. Turn; spread herb mixture over chops. Grill 6-8 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

LAMB CHOPS WITH THYME, CHILLI & GREEK HTIPITI

Steps:

• Put the lamb cutlets in a bowl with the thyme, chilli flakes and oil. Toss together to coat, then leave to marinate in the fridge for 30 mins-1 hr.
• For the htipiti, cut the peppers into small pieces. Put in a bowl and add all the other ingredients. Leave for about 15 mins for the flavour to infuse.
• Heat a griddle pan or frying pan. When it's really hot, lift the chops out of the marinade. Cook them, a few at a time, for 3 mins either side, seasoning as you go. Serve the chops with the sauce, and some baby potatoes, if you like.

LEMON AND OREGANO LAMB LOIN CHOPS

Steps:

• Place the chops in a non-reactive container, add the remaining ingredients and mix and massage them into the chops with your hands.
• Set aside for about 1 hour to marinate.
• Heat your grill or broiler, and cook the chops to your liking-we find about 3 minutes on a hot grill is enough for the little frenched ones.

LEMON AND THYME LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place lamb chops in a shallow dish, and brush with the olive oil mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place lamb chops on grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.