Best 6 Spice Rubbed Lamb Chops Recipes

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**Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops: A Culinary Journey of Flavors**

Savor the tantalizing taste of succulent, spice-infused lamb chops, a culinary masterpiece that marries the richness of lamb with an aromatic blend of spices. Our curated collection of recipes offers a delectable array of flavor profiles, from the fiery kick of paprika and chili to the warm embrace of cumin and coriander. Whether you prefer a quick skillet sear or a slow, tender braise, these recipes guide you through the art of creating tender, juicy lamb chops that will delight your palate.

**Grilled Lamb Chops with Salsa Verde**: Bask in the symphony of flavors as succulent lamb chops, seared to perfection on the grill, are adorned with a vibrant salsa verde, a tangy blend of fresh herbs, capers, and lemon zest.

**Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Harissa**: Embark on a culinary adventure with pan-seared lamb chops, expertly crusted with a fiery harissa paste, a North African chili pepper delight. Accompanied by a refreshing yogurt sauce, this dish promises a harmonious balance of heat and cool.

**Slow-Cooker Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Molasses**: Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of slow-cooked lamb chops, lovingly infused with a luscious pomegranate molasses sauce. The gentle heat of the slow cooker coaxes out the lamb's inherent flavor, complemented by the sweet and tangy notes of pomegranate.

**Tuscan-Style Lamb Chops with White Bean Puree**: Transport yourself to the heart of Tuscany with these aromatic lamb chops, marinated in a fragrant blend of garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Served atop a creamy white bean puree, this dish is a delightful symphony of rustic Italian flavors.

**Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri**: Experience the vibrancy of South American flavors with lamb chops grilled to perfection and adorned with a herbaceous mint chimichurri sauce. The zesty combination of mint, parsley, and cilantro adds a refreshing touch to the richness of the lamb.

As you embark on this culinary journey, remember to select high-quality lamb chops, ensuring the best possible flavor and texture. Allow the chops to come to room temperature before cooking, ensuring even cooking throughout. Whether you choose to grill, pan-sear, slow-cook, or braise, each recipe provides detailed instructions and cooking tips to guide you towards creating a memorable lamb chop experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICE-RUBBED LAMB CHOPS



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This cumin- and coriander-rubbed lamb chop is served with gingery roasted cauliflower for a dish with plenty of protein, vegetables, and Indian flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 lamb rib chops (about 5 1/2 ounces each)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ounce arugula (about 2 cups)
Roasted Cauliflower with Ginger and Mint, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together thyme, cumin, coriander, paprika, and salt in a small bowl; season with pepper. Put lamb chops on a plate; rub each side with spice mixture. Let stand at least 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chops. Reduce heat to medium. Cook chops, flipping halfway though, until deeply browned, about 10 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer each chop to a serving plate. Divide arugula between plates; drizzle with remaining teaspoon oil. Serve with cauliflower.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 g

SPICE-RUBBED LAMB CHOPS (PAN SAUTEED)



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I had ripped this out of a magazine. At the top of the page it says Fit To Eat. This uses ingredients I have on hand and and it serves 2, which is 1 chop a person. I like more in my serving unless I'm on a diet! Recipe suggests a side of cauliflower roasted with ginger and mint.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
freshly ground pepper
2 lamb chops, rib chops about 5 1/2 oz. each
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 ounce arugula, about 2 cups

Steps:

  • Stir together the thyme, cumin, coriander, paprika, and salt in a small bowl; season with pepper.
  • Put lamb on a plate and rub each side with the spice mixture; let stand from 10 minutes to an hour.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a medium heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
  • Add chops and reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook chops, flipping halfway through, until deeply browned, about 10 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Transfer each chop to a serving plate.
  • Divide arugula between plates and drizzle with the remaining teaspoons of oil.

SPICE-RUBBED LAMB CHOPS



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One of my absolute favorite meals to eat anytime are Lamb Chops! My girls, Hanna and Amani, love watching me make my delicious chops, but they love eating them even more. -Nareman Dietz, Beverly Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/4 teaspoons curry powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 lamb rib chops
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix first 9 ingredients; spread over chops. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 450°. In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chops, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to oven; roast until desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICE RUBBED LAMB CHOPS WITH GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fresh green beans
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 a lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground cloves
1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 loin lamb chops

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the green beans, and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Just before beans are done toss in the shallots. Drain and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle the beans and shallots with olive oil, lemon juice, pine nuts, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Mix the 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon together. Brush each lamb chop lightly with the olive oil and season with the spice mixture. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chops in the skillet, without crowding until brown and crisp on both sides, about 3 or 4 minutes for both sides. Finish chops in the oven for 1 minute for medium rare, or to desired doneness. Place the lamb chops around the beans and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calorie, Fat 27 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 180 milligrams, Sodium 993 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 60 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SPICE-RUBBED LAMB CHOPS WITH ROASTED TOMATOES



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Categories     Lamb     Tomato     Bake     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 plum tomatoes, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 teaspoons olive oil
two 3/4-to 1-inch-thick shoulder lamb chops (8 to 10 ounces each)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. and lightly oil a baking pan.
  • Arrange tomatoes in one layer in prepared pan and brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Roast tomatoes in middle of oven 20 minutes, or until browned lightly, and keep warm.
  • Pat lamb chops dry. In a small dish stir together cumin, salt, and pepper and rub mixture on both sides of lamb chops.
  • In a 9-inch heavy non-stick skillet heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook lamb chops 3 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat. Transfer lamb chops to 2 plates and serve with roasted tomatoes.

SPICE RUBBED LAMB CHOPS HOISIN AND WITH GRILLED BOK CHOY SALAD



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Categories     Lamb

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 25

Spice Rubbed Lamb Chops Hoisin:
2 tablespoons ground star anise
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chile de arbol
12 double-cut baby lamb chops
Canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup hoisin sauce
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
1 cup fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Grilled Bok Choy Salad:
3 large heads bok choy, halved
Canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 to 2 teaspoons hot chile sauce, such as Sriracha
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • For the spice rubbed lamb chops hoisin: Combine the anise, ginger, coriander, garlic powder and chile de arbol in a bowl. Rub the spice mix onto the lamb chops. Heat a charcoal grill for direct heat or a gas grill for high heat. Brush the lamb with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the lamb until slightly charred on all sides and cooked to medium-rare, about 8 minutes total. Brush the lamb with the hoisin just before removing from the grill. For the grilled bok choy salad: Brush the bok choy with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the bok choy, cut-side down for about 4 minutes; flip, and grill another few minutes until the stems are crisp-tender. Chop the bok choy coarsely and put in a bowl. For the vinaigrette: Whisk the fish sauce, vinegar, lime juice, chile sauce and soy sauce and sprinkle with salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk in the canola and sesame oil. Toss the vinaigrette with the grilled bok choy salad; taste and season with salt and pepper. Place the lamb on a platter and scatter with the cilantro and mint over the top. Serve with the grilled bok choy salad.

Tips:

  • Choose the right lamb chops: Look for chops that are about 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that they are tender and juicy.
  • Use a good quality spice rub: The spice rub is what gives the lamb chops their flavor, so it's important to use a good quality one. This recipe uses a combination of cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. You can also add other spices that you like, such as chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Let the lamb chops marinate for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the spices to penetrate the meat and give it more flavor.
  • Cook the lamb chops over high heat: This will help to sear the outside of the chops and keep them juicy on the inside. You can cook them on a grill, in a skillet, or even in the oven.
  • Don't overcook the lamb chops: Lamb chops are best when they are cooked to medium-rare or medium. Overcooking them will make them tough and dry.
  • Let the lamb chops rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making them even more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Spice rubbed lamb chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are juicy, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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