Recipe: Grilled Lamb Chops with Charmoula 孜然烤羊架

Grilled Lamb Chops with Charmoula 孜然烤羊架

Ingredients:
1 Lamb Rack (8pc) already frenched and cut into double rib portion

Marinate/Rub:

2 tsp Kosher Salt
2 tsp Ground Coriander
2 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 Lemon Zest

2 cloves minced Garlic

2 Tsp Olive Oil (add last to seal the flavor)

Charmoula Ingredients:
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1 tsp Ground Coriander
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 Lemon Zest & Juice

2 cloves minced Garlic

1 chopped shallots
1 bunch chopped fresh mint
1 handful fresh chopped parsley
2 dashes of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Kosher salt and freshly Ground Black Pepper (taste before adding oil)
1/4 cup Olive Oil

Method:

1. Padded dry the lamb racks
2. In a small bowl, combine all marinate
3. Add marinate to both side of lamb rack and set aside
4. Prepare charmoula by mixing all ingredients together and set aside
5. Preheated grill/cast iron pan over medium-high heat
6. Grill the lamb rack for approximately 2-3 minutes each side for medium-rare
7. Transfer the lamb rack to a serving platter to rest for a few minutes before serving them with the charmoula

This is a strong flavor dish.

It is great to pair it with plain lettuce and tomato to balance the flavor.