Grilled Lamb Chops with Chermoula

Grilled Lamb Chops with Chermoula

Tender lamb chops marinated in vibrant North African chermoula herb sauce, then grilled to perfection for a aromatic and flavorful main dish.

⏱ 35 minServes 4North African

Ingredients

  • 8 lamb chops (about 2 inches thick)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1Blend cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth to create the chermoula sauce.
  2. 2Place lamb chops in a shallow dish and coat generously with chermoula, reserving 1/4 cup for serving. Marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. 3Preheat grill to high heat and oil the grates.
  4. 4Grill lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
  5. 5Let rest for 5 minutes, then drizzle with reserved chermoula and serve immediately.

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