Grilled Charmoula Lamb Chops Recipe

Grilled Charmoula Lamb Chops Recipe

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro sprigs
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 small cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 (5 ounce) (1 1/4-inch-thick) loin lamb chops, trimmed
  1. Blend all ingredients except lamb chops in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute. Pat chops dry and transfer to a plate, then rub chops all over with 2 tablespoons charmoula and marinate, covered, at room temperature 30 minutes.
  2. While chops marinate, prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate.
  3. Grill chops, covered only if using a gas grill, on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over once, until medium-rare, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and let stand, loosely covered, 10 minutes.