Name: Seven-Spice Grilled Lamb Chops with Parsley Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek); 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 12 untrimmed lamb rib chops (about 3 lb.), patted dry; Kosher salt; 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced; 1 cup coarsely chopped parsley; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp. sumac

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It’s not like we’re gonna stop you from making five- or six-spice chops, but this seven-spice blend is typical of Lebanese cooking and full of dimension. Try it on chicken or pork chops too.

Ingredient Info

Sumac, a tart, citrusy spice generally sold in ground form, can be found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty food stores, and online.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek)

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. ground cardamom

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

12 untrimmed lamb rib chops (about 3 lb.), patted dry

Kosher salt

1 small red onion, very thinly sliced

1 cup coarsely chopped parsley

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

2 tsp. sumac

Preparation

Step 1
Mix yogurt, black pepper, coriander, cumin, paprika, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
Step 2
Season both sides of lamb chops generously with salt and add to bowl with marinade. Turn lamb in marinade to coat; cover and chill at least 3 hours and up to 12 hours.
Step 3
Let lamb sit at room temperature 1 hour before grilling.
Step 4
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Grill lamb to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 5–10 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, toss onion, parsley, lemon juice, and sumac with a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
Step 6
Serve lamb chops with parsley salad on top.

TagsLebanese Middle Eastern Lamb Chop Lamb Meat Parsley Herbs & Spices Main Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Keto Easy Grilling Ramadan Bon Appétit

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