Grilled Yogurt-Marinaded Lamb Chops
This is a beautiful and tasty main course that is pretty easy to make and will blow your family at the dinner table or your guests at your next dinner party away. It is a Mediterranean dish that is full of depth and flavor . You will need to make the spice mix before you make your marinade so read over everything carefully before you start cooking.
Tabil Spice Mix
adapted from Bon Appétit magazine
3 tbsp coriander seeds
1 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp caraway seeds
1/2 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
Grind all the spices in a spice grinder or spice mill and store in an airtight container.
Grilled Yogurt-Marinaded Lamb Chops
adapted from Bon Appétit magazine
2 cups plain yogurt
3 1/2 tbsp Tabil spice mix
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 lamb chops
4 lemons, halved
Mix the yogurt, Tabil Spice mix, garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper until you like it.
Place the lamb in a shallow dish and pour the yogurt mixture over the chops. Turn each chop to coat, cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
When you are ready to cook, turn your grill on to medium-high heat. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper. Place the chops and the lemon halves (cut side down) on the grill and cook to desired doneness.
Place them on a plate, garnish with grilled lemon and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.