Spiced New Zealand Grass-fed Lamb Loin Chops Recipe
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Looking for a versatile and crowd-pleasing recipe? Look no further than this Atkins Ranch recipe for spiced New Zealand grass-fed lamb loin chops featuring a symphony of spices and flavors.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 lb. New Zealand grass-fed lamb loin chops (about 8-9 loin chops) (Tip: look for the Taste Pure Nature Logo)
- Olive oil
For the Marinade:
- 1 cup plain whole fat regular yogurt
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
To Garnish:
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Mint
- Red onion, thinly sliced
Directions:
- 1. In a large bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients.
- 2. Coat lamb loin chops with marinade and refrigerate in a covered dish for at least one hour, or overnight.
Grill Pan and Oven Method:
- 3. Remove loin chops from the fridge and heat grill pan to medium and preheat oven to 325º F.
- 4. Brush grill pan with neutral oil. Add lamb loin chops, searing each side for 3-4 minutes.
- 5. Place lamb in oven safe dish and insert an oven-safe probe into the thickest part of the loin chop.
- 6. Remove from oven once the lamb reaches 125º F and rest for 5 minutes.
Outdoor Grill Method:
- 7. Remove loin chops from the fridge and heat grill to medium.
- 8. Create two zones within the grill. Brush grates with a neutral oil.
- 9. Add lamb, searing over direct heat about 4 minutes per side. Remove from direct heat and place in cooler zone to regulate doneness.
- 10. Remove from grill once internal temperature reaches 130º F for medium rare doneness. Allow to rest.
To Serve:
- 11. Top lamb loin chops with fresh herbs and red onion. Serve immediately.