Best 8 Moroccan Marinated Lamb Blade Chops Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of Moroccan-marinated lamb blade chops, a culinary delight that promises an explosion of exotic spices and succulent lamb. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Moroccan cuisine with this delectable dish, where aromatic herbs, zesty citrus, and the warmth of cumin, coriander, and paprika dance together in perfect harmony. Experience the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of the lamb, delicately marinated in a symphony of flavors, and grilled to perfection. Accompany your chops with an array of tempting sides, from fluffy couscous and vibrant roasted vegetables to a medley of fresh herbs and tangy sauces. Elevate your dining experience with this Moroccan masterpiece, a testament to the richness and diversity of global cuisine.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MOROCCAN MARINATED LAMB BLADE CHOPS



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Make and share this Moroccan Marinated Lamb Blade Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rick M.

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 3h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

32 ounces kefir or 32 ounces whole milk plain yogurt
1/3 cup ras el hanout spice mix, plus more (about 1.6 ounce jar, for serving)
8 smashed garlic cloves
3 tablespoons kosher salt
8 1/2 inches thick lamb blade chops
cilantro leaves and thinly sliced scallion (for serving)
vegetable oil (for brushing)

Steps:

  • Whisk kefir, ras el hanout, garlic and salt together in a medium bowl. Place lamb in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Seal bag, pressing out any air. Chill at least 3 hours and up to 24.
  • Prepare a grill for high heat; thoroughly clean grates and brush with oil.
  • Remove lamb from marinade shaking off any excess. Grill, turning once, until charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Transfer to a platter; let rest 10 minutes. Top lamb with cilantro and scallion and dust with ras el hanout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.5, Sodium 2616.7, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.2

MARINATED LAMB CHOPS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
16 small lamb chops (about 3 1/2 pounds), Frenched
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, balsamic vinegar, parsley, rosemary, cumin, garlic and 2 tablespoons mint in a medium bowl. Place the lamb into a resealable plastic bag and pour half of the marinade over the lamb. Season with salt and pepper, seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Add the lemon zest and juice and remaining 6 tablespoons mint to the remaining marinade and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot; lightly brush with oil.
  • Remove the lamb from the bag, letting the excess marinade drip off (discard the marinade). Season with salt and pepper. Grill the chops, turning once, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Serve the chops with the reserved marinade.

MOROCCAN LAMB CHOPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pair of "frenched" lamb chops
1/3 cup apple cider
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch cinnamon
1 bosc pear, cored and cut into 6 wedges
Fried Plantains, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Combine the apple cider, brown sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, and a pinch of cinnamon. For best results put in large resealable plastic bag. Add the lamb. Turn to coat the lamb. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and place in a roasting pan. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes (depending on temperature of meat preferred). Remove from oven and preheat the broiler. Place 3 pear wedges on top of each piece of lamb. Place lamb under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the pears to caramelize with the brown sugar. Serve with Fried Plantains.
  • Fried Plantains: Vegetable oil 2 green plantains, peeled, and sliced thinly lengthwise with a mandoline Salt
  • Fill a deep pot halfway with oil. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Place plantains in hot oil and fry until golden and crisp. Remove to drain on a paper towel lined plate. Season immediately with salt.

MOROCCAN RUB LAMB CHOPS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 loin lamb chops
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palm full
2 teaspoons ground turmeric, eyeball it
1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/3 palm full
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 lemon, wedged

Steps:

  • Preheat grill pan to high. Brush chops with a little olive oil. Combine dry spice blend in a small container, cover and shake to combine. Rub spice blend into the chops on both sides. Grill chops 7 to 8 minutes, turning once, for medium rare, 10 to 12 minutes for medium to medium well. Serve with wedges of lemon.

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH MOROCCAN MARINADE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 leg of lamb, five to six pounds
5 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in slivers
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
1 cup boiling water, optional

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from leg of lamb. Make shallow incisions into the leg and insert a garlic sliver in each.
  • Combine the spices with oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and fresh coriander to make a paste. Rub the paste over the lamb, place it in a roasting pan, cover and let stand 3 to 4 hours in a cool place or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven 350 degrees. Roast leg of lamb to the desired degree of doneness, basting once or twice during roasting. After about one hour and 10 minutes, internal temperature should be 120 to 125 degrees, medium rare. Allow to rest 10 minutes before carving. Juices can be used to make a gravy if desired. To do so pour fat from roasting pan, add the boiling water and, scraping the pan, cook over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes. Strain into a sauceboat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 816, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 61 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 189 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

MOROCCAN SPICED LAMB CHOPS



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Make and share this Moroccan Spiced Lamb Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 pinch clove
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper (or use 2 tsp of ground mixed pepper)
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 pinch cayenne
1 pinch cumin
1 pinch turmeric
1 pinch sea salt
8 lamb rib chops
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Steps:

  • in a small bowl combine spices.
  • sprinkle on both sides of lamb chops, save the rest for another dish.
  • heat oil in skillet, add lamb and cook 5-10 minutes per side for med rare to medium.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 146.5, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.3

SPICY MOROCCAN CHOPS



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These lamb chops are quick and easy to grill - they'll be wonderfully tender after just a few minutes on each side

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 lamb chops
4 tsp harissa paste
handful coriander leaves, optional
rice or couscous, to serve

Steps:

  • Coat the chops with harissa, then leave to marinate for 15 mins. Heat the grill to high, place chops on the grill pan, then cook for 4 mins on each side. Rest for 1 min and serve sprinkled with chopped coriander, if using. Serve with some rice or couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium

LAMB CHOPS WITH MOROCCAN SPICES



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I prepared this easy, tasty dish for dinner last night. I think it is the best Moroccan lamb chop recipe that I have tried to date. It is from the Williams-Sonoma "Food and Wine Pairing" book. They suggest serving this dish with a spicy Syrah blend or Zinfandel. Owing to the weather, I prepared this on my stove top over medium heat in a grill pan versus on the BBQ and it still turned out well, though I cooked it a few minutes longer than the recipe suggested. Prep time does not include the 2 hours the dish needs to stand at room temperature to marinate.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped of fresh mint
chopped of fresh mint, to garnish (optional)
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 lamb loin chops or 16 small lamb rib chops

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the 1/2 cup mint, coriander, garlic, paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Rub the mixture into the chops, coating evenly, and place in a non-aluminum container. Cover and marinate at cool room temperature for 2 hours or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Prepare a fire in a grill. If the chops are refrigerated, bring to room temperature.
  • Place the chops on an oiled grill rack and grill, turning once, for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until done to your liking.
  • Transfer to a warmed platter or individual plates and sprinkle with mint, if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.9, Fat 57.9, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 140.6, Sodium 112.1, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 31.9

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb chops: Look for chops that are evenly marbled and have a good amount of fat. This will help ensure that the chops are tender and flavorful.
  • Marinate the chops for at least 30 minutes: This will help the flavors to penetrate the meat and make them more tender. You can marinate the chops in the refrigerator for up to overnight.
  • Cook the chops over high heat: This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the chops while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
  • Don't overcook the chops: Lamb chops are best cooked to medium-rare or medium. Overcooked chops will be tough and dry.
  • Let the chops rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making them even more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Moroccan marinated lamb blade chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chops are tender, flavorful, and juicy, and the marinade adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Serve the chops with your favorite sides, such as couscous, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

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