Lamb Chops with Mint Gremolata (Printable)

Lamb chops grilled then topped with vibrant mint gremolata—rich, bright flavor for elegant meals.

# What You Need:

→ Lamb Chops

01 - 8 lamb rib chops, approximately 1-inch thick
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Mint Gremolata

07 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
08 - 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
09 - Zest from 1 lemon
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Use paper towels to pat lamb chops dry. In a mixing bowl, stir together olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper. Evenly coat both sides of the lamb chops with the mixture. Allow the chops to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
02 - In a clean bowl, combine chopped mint, parsley, lemon zest, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill lamb chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until preferred doneness is achieved. Remove chops and let them rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Top the lamb chops with the prepared mint gremolata and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get the juicy tenderness of lamb paired with a zesty topping that chases away any heaviness.
  • The gremolata comes together in minutes and lifts the flavors so you'll feel like a pro without the stress.
02 -
  • If you rush marinating, the flavor won't penetrate—I once skipped it and regretted the bland bite.
  • Letting the lamb rest post-grilling is vital for juiciness; slicing too soon steals all the succulence.
03 -
  • Trim excess fat on lamb chops so you get crisp edges without flare-ups.
  • Using a mortar and pestle for the gremolata gives an extra aromatic punch that chopping alone can't replicate.
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