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Indian Cuisine

Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon and Cardamom

Prep10 min
Total10 min
Yield4 portions
LevelBeginner
 
 
About This Recipe

Grilled lamb chops with lemon cardamom is a very simple recipe. The lemon and cardamom add an oriental touch that will delight those unfamiliar with lamb.

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Ingredients

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  • 8 lamb chops, trimmed, 1 inch thick
  • 2 medium lemons - 1 zest and 1 whole to
  • 1 teaspoon ground green cardamoms
  • 1 clove garlic, — finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons , — extra virgin
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, — to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, blend olive oil, lemon zest, cardamom, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over lamb and refrigerate for one hour, turning occasionally. 
  2. 2

    Grill over hot coals or stove grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the desired degree of doneness is achieved, frequently brushing with marinade. You may use a meat and cook the meat to 140°F for medium rare. Allow the chops to rest 3 to 5 minutes before eating; they will continue to cook. 

  3. 3

    Place the chops, bones down, into the remaining lemon for an original presentation.

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Let lamb rest after cooking — a few quiet minutes off the heat lets the juices settle back into the meat. You'll find techniques like this one across our full course library.

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