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Greek Lamb Chops

by | Apr 6, 2023 | Recipe

Get the meat for this recipe at Merino

Dare I say just like a Greek restaurant or even better! Whether you decide to grill them or fry them in a cast iron skillet (or regular pan), these homemade Greek Lamb Chops have been a family favourite recipe of ours for so many years now. Handed to our family from a loving Greek family friend many MANY years ago, this is one of those recipes you crave time and time again.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

 

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup lemon juice)
• 2 tsp dried oregano preferably Greek, or 1/2 cup chopped fresh
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 8 lamb chops
• 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking

Instructions

1. Using paper towels, pat dry chops and discard any shards or bone fragments.
2. Mix all of the ingredients together in a small jug or bowl.
3. Arrange lamb chops in a large baking dish or on a large plate, and pour the marinade all over the lamb, rubbing it into the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for half an hour, or for a deeper flavour, marinate overnight in the refrigerator, turning the chops from time to time (before cooking, let lamb chops sit at room temp 30 minutes).
4. Heat oil in a pan (cast iron preferably or grill plates) over high heat until just starting to smoke. Fry or grill lamb in 2 batches for 3-4 minutes each side, depending on thickness until done to your liking. (Usually, at 3 minutes per side they are medium, and at 4 minutes they are medium-well.)
5. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
6. Sprinkle with a little extra dried oregano for added flavour and a little extra lemon juice (optional).

Optional:

1. For left over marinade: reduce heat down to medium-low leaving any leftover drippings in the pan. When pan has lowered in heat, pour in the leftover marinade along with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1/4 cup beef broth. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for at least 5 minutes. Stir in a tablespoon of lemon juice and serve with the lamb.