Description
Ina Garten’s Greek lamb with yogurt mint sauce delivers Mediterranean elegance through succulent roasted meat and tangy herbed sauce. Home cooks can easily master this classic Greek dish that promises rich flavors and impressive presentation for special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks of lamb, frenched and cut into 8 chops each
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 3 tbsps chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1.5 tsps dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cups (120 ml/4 fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
- 0.5 cups (120 ml/4 fl oz) good olive oil
- 0.5 cups (120 ml/4 fl oz) dry red wine
- Yogurt Mint Sauce
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Pulverize garlic, rosemary, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Incorporate lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and red wine, blending until smooth and aromatic.
- Marinating Process: Coat lamb chops thoroughly with prepared marinade in a glass or ceramic dish. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to intensify and penetrate the meat.
- Grill Preparation: Establish hot charcoal or preheat gas grill to medium-high temperature (375-400°F). Remove lamb chops from marinade and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Grilling Technique: Cook lamb chops 4-5 minutes per side to achieve medium-rare doneness, adjusting time based on thickness and desired meat temperature.
- Resting and Sauce Creation: After grilling, tent lamb chops with foil for 10 minutes to redistribute juices. Simultaneously, whisk Greek yogurt with fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, and salt to craft a zesty mint sauce.
- Serving Presentation: Plate hot lamb chops alongside chilled mint yogurt sauce. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an elegant and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Notes
- Maximize Marinade Flavor: Let lamb chops soak in the marinade overnight for an intense, deep taste that penetrates the meat thoroughly.
- Grill Temperature Precision: Maintain medium-high heat (375-400°F) to achieve perfect caramelization and ensure tender, juicy lamb chops without drying out.
- Rest Meat for Optimal Tenderness: Allow grilled lamb to rest under foil for 10 minutes, which helps redistribute internal juices and guarantees a moist, succulent texture.
- Sauce Preparation Tip: Chill yogurt mint sauce briefly before serving to allow flavors to meld and create a more harmonious, refreshing accompaniment to the grilled lamb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg