Best 6 Lamb With Creamy Mint Sauce Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable lamb dish, masterfully paired with a creamy mint sauce that elevates the flavors to a new level. This dish promises a tantalizing experience for your taste buds, combining the richness of lamb with the refreshing coolness of mint.

Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences, from classic preparations to innovative twists. Whether you prefer slow-cooked lamb shanks braised in a rich sauce or tender lamb chops grilled to perfection, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings.

For those who enjoy the traditional flavors of lamb, our classic roast leg of lamb recipe delivers a succulent and flavorful dish. Marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, the lamb is roasted to perfection, resulting in a tender and juicy centerpiece that will impress your dinner guests.

If you're looking for a more modern take on lamb, our lamb burgers with tzatziki sauce offer a unique and flavorful alternative. Ground lamb is seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs, then grilled to perfection and served on a toasted bun with a refreshing tzatziki sauce.

For a hearty and comforting meal, our lamb stew with barley is a perfect choice. Slow-cooked lamb shoulder is combined with hearty barley, vegetables, and a rich broth, creating a delicious and satisfying stew that's perfect for a cold winter night.

And for those who love the combination of lamb and mint, our lamb chops with mint sauce is a must-try. Tender lamb chops are grilled or pan-fried and served with a refreshing mint sauce, creating a delightful balance of flavors.

With our diverse selection of lamb recipes, you'll find the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings and create a memorable dining experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT SAUCE

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Zest of 1 lemon
Four 4-ounce lamb chops
1 bunch fresh mint
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 anchovy fillets
1 clove garlic
Red pepper flakes, as needed
Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
Kosher salt, as needed
Neutral oil, for oiling the grill
Baked Sweet Potato with Sour Cream and Mint, recipe follows, for serving
1 sweet potato
2 tablespoons sour cream
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

For the spice rub and lamb: Stir together the salt, pepper, coriander, cayenne and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season the lamb chops on both sides with the spice rub. Allow to sit at room temperature while you make the mint sauce.
For the mint sauce: In a food processor, add the mint, parsley, anchovies, garlic and some red pepper flakes. Process, adding olive oil as you go, until the sauce is just loose enough to drizzle. Taste and add salt if needed.
Heat a grill pan or grill on medium-high heat. Oil the grill and pat the chops dry. Grill the lamb until done to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with the mint sauce and Baked Sweet Potato with Sour Cream and Mint.
Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork and microwave on high according to the manufacturer's instructions until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
Cut the potato open, add the sour cream and snip the mint leaves over the top to garnish.

MINT SAUCE FOR LAMB

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This mint sauce recipe has been in our family for nearly 80 years. Our backyard mint patch provided the main ingredient. We won't eat lamb without this sauce. -Ruth Bogdanski, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place mint leaves in a small bowl. Stir in water, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper until sugar is dissolved. Cover and let steep for 20 minutes, then serve immediately with lamb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT AND MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 26m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 cloves smashed garlic
12 loin lamb chops, 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick each
Salt and pepper
3 rounded tablespoons prepared grain mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 splashes
1 tablespoon honey, a good drizzle
1/4 cup mint leaves, a couple of handfuls of sprigs, reserve 4 leaves for garnish
4 leaves radicchio lettuce

Steps:

Preheat broiler to high. Place garlic in a small saucepan and add 2/3 cup oil, to cover. Heat oil and garlic over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove oil from heat. Arrange lamb chops on broiler pan. Drizzle 3 teaspoonfuls of the garlic oil over the lamb and spread the oil over the chops with a brush to coat evenly. Season chops with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
To a food processor or blender, add mustard, vinegar, honey. Turn processor or blender on and stream in remaining garlic and oil. Turn the processor or blender off and add mint to the container. Pulse and grind the dipping sauce to incorporate the leaves.
Broil chops 3 minutes on each side, then let them rest up to 10 minutes for the juices to distribute. The lamb will be cooked to medium. Serve 3 chops per person with dipping sauce portioned in radicchio leaves along side the chops. Garnish with sprigs of mint. Tabbouleh stuffed tomatoes and white beans with thyme make wonderful side dishes. See recipes below.

ROAST LAMB W/ PEPPERCORN CREAM SAUCE AND JALAPENO MINT SAUCE

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Make and share this Roast Lamb W/ Peppercorn Cream Sauce and Jalapeno Mint Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories Lamb/Sheep

Time 50m

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

6 new zealand lamb racks
1 cup Dijon mustard
3 cups breadcrumbs
1/4 lb butter, melted
10 cups beef stock (rich homemade stock is important to the rich flavor of the sauce, using canned stock will affect the)
2 cups Burgundy wine
2 tablespoons brandy
1/2 teaspoon shallot, minced
1 tablespoon peppercorn, coarsely crushed (the Blue Lion uses a mixture, black, white, green, szechaun, pink, etc.)
1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
salt
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons green creme de menthe
1 1/2 cups of fresh mint, chopped
3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon gelatin

Steps:

To prepare mint sauce, combine water, sugar, and creme de menthe in a saucepan, and heat to dissolve sugar.
Add fresh mint and jalapenos, and bring to a boil.
In a seperate saucepan, mix gelatin with cold water, and heat to dissolve gelatin.
Combine mint mixture with gelatin mixture, and mix thoroughly.
Refrigerate mixture overnight to set.
Have your butcher French Trim the lamb (take the fat caps off the racks and scrape the silverskin from the bones).
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Brush each rack with dijon mustard, and roll in bread crumbs to coat top and bottom.
Arrange on a baking sheet and sprinkle with melted butter.
Bake until medium rare (20-30 minutes).
To make peppercorn sauce, boil beef stock until reduced to 1 cup.
In a seperate saucepan, combine wine, brandy, shallots, and boil mixture until reduced by half.
Add reduced beef stock to mixture; continue to boil until only 1 cup is left of the mixture.
Season sauce with rosemary and salt.
Add cream and cook over medium heat until thick.
Stir mint sauce before serving.
Slice racks into chops and serve on a bed of peppercorn cream sauce, with jalapeno mint sauce served to the side for a dipping sauce.

LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT SAUCE

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Served with roasted potatoes, this lamb is perfect for a simple, elegant Easter dinner. This recipe comes from Suzanne Ironbiter, Goldens Bridge, New York.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 whole bone-in leg of lamb (7 to 8 pounds), trimmed of excess fat and membrane
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, cut into 20 slivers
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lower third. Rub lamb with a generous amount of salt and pepper, then rub with oil. With the tip of a sharp paring knife, cut twenty 1/2-inch-deep slits all over lamb; insert garlic slivers into openings.
Place lamb on a roasting rack set on a rimmed baking sheet; place in oven. Immediately reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Roast lamb until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part (avoiding bone) registers 125 degrees to 135 degrees for rare, or 135 degrees to 140 degrees for medium, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours. Remove from oven; let rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
Meanwhile, make the mint sauce: In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is syrupy and reduced to 1 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in mint, and let cool completely.

LAMB WITH CREAMY MINT SAUCE

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Dinner ready in 20 minutes! Enjoy this delicious lamb served with mint sauce - a delightful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons sugar
4 lamb loin chops, about 1 inch thick (1 pound)

Steps:

Place yogurt, mint and sugar in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on medium speed, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides, until leaves are finely chopped.
Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler-pan rack with cooking spray. Remove fat from lamb. Place lamb on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat 12 to 14 minutes, turning after 6 minutes, until meat thermometer reads 160° (medium doneness). Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg

Tips for Making the Best Lamb with Creamy Mint Sauce

Choose high-quality lamb: Look for lamb that is fresh and free of any off-odors. Good quality lamb will have a slightly gamey smell, but it should not be overpowering.
Marinate the lamb: Marinating the lamb helps to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. For this recipe, the lamb is marinated in a mixture of yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices.
Cook the lamb properly: Lamb should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium. Overcooking the lamb will make it tough and dry.
Make the creamy mint sauce: The creamy mint sauce is a delicious and refreshing accompaniment to the lamb. To make the sauce, simply combine fresh mint, yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor.

Conclusion

This lamb with creamy mint sauce is a flavorful and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and juicy, and the creamy mint sauce is a delightful complement. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes. Note: This recipe is for medium-rare lamb. If you prefer your lamb cooked to a different doneness, adjust the cooking time accordingly.