Lamb Recipes

By the American Lamb Board

Brighten Up BBQ with Marinades:

Soy Balsamic: Combine 1/2 cup each of olive oil, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar with 1 TBSP lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste.

Mint Yogurt: Combine 1/2 cup Greek style yogurt, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 TBSP fresh chopped mint, 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice and 2 garlic cloves, minced.

Rosemary Garlic and Mustard: Combine 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice, 2 TBSP fresh chopped rosemary, and 4 garlic cloves, minced.

Classic Marinade: 1 tsp fresh chopped parsley, 1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 TBSP red wine vinegar, 2 TBSP olive oil, 1 TBSP coarse ground Dijon mustard

Great for Grilling Rubs:

Mole Lamb Rub: 1 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro, 1 TBSP minced garlic, 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder, 1/8 tsp kosher salt, 1/8 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp olive oil

Smokey Spanish Lamb Rub: 1 TBSP chopped fresh parsley, 1 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro, 1 TBSP minced garlic, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp olive oil

*Visit the American Lamb board website for more information and helpful tools on how to prepare the perfectly grilled lamb cut.  Click here for the American Lamb Board website.

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4 garlic cloves
4 3/4 to 1-inch thick lamb chops (8 to 10 ounces each)
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 English cucumber
2 tablespoons mint jelly
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Seeds from 1 large pomegranate
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Mince garlic. Pat lamb chops dry. In a small bowl stir together garlic, rosemary, mint, and 1 tablespoon oil. Rub mixture onto lamb and season with salt and pepper. In a heavy non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons 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 a plate.

Make salsa: Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over moderate heat until golden. Seed cucumber and cut into 1/4-inch dice. In a bowl whisk together jelly, vinegar and oil until jelly is broken up into tiny pieces and add remaining salsa ingredients, tossing. Season salsa with salt and pepper. (Do not make salsa ahead or it will become watery.)

Top lamb with some salsa and serve remaining salsa on the side

3 tablespoons olive oil
8 lamb chops
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 medium fennel bulb, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, torn
1 5-ounce bag fresh arugula

Heat oven to 400° F.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Add 4 of the chops to the skillet and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chops. Roast to the desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, fennel, lemon juice, oregano, and the remaining oil, salt, and pepper. Divide the arugula and lamb chops among individual plates and spoon the tomato mixture over the greens.

Tip: The bright, refreshing flavors of the tomato, fennel, and arugula salad also go well with seared steak or salmon.
Yield: Makes 4 servings

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 407(46% from fat); FAT 21g (sat 4g); CHOLESTEROL 127mg; CARBOHYDRATE 12g; SODIUM 644mg; PROTEIN 43g; FIBER 4g; SUGAR 3g

4 lamb loin chops (each about 1 1/2 inches thick)
1 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 shallots, cut in half
4 plum tomatoes, cut into quarters
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 baguette (optional)

Heat oven to 400° F.
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Season the lamb with the paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Heat the oil over medium-high heat in an ovenproof skillet. Cook the lamb in the skillet until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the shallots to the skillet.

Transfer the skillet to oven and cook the lamb to the desired doneness, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare.

Transfer the lamb to individual plates. Add the tomatoes, olives, and parsley to the hot skillet and toss to combine with the shallots. Serve with the lamb and baguette, if desired.

Tip: Paprika comes in several varieties, including sweet, hot, and smoked. Any type will work in this recipe, but if you opt for hot, use only 1/2 teaspoon.

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 188(49% from fat); FAT 10g (sat 2g); CHOLESTEROL 44mg; CARBOHYDRATE 9g; SODIUM 544mg; PROTEIN 15g; FIBER 1g; SUGAR 3g

(We found this terrific dinner idea in Real Simple Magazine!)