Food & Recipes

Grilled Lamb Chops

the best wow appetizer!

To me, lamb chops make for a fabulous presentation, are often overlooked, but are super easy to make. This relatively healthy dish could be served as a main course, but I serve these lamb chops as an appetizer hot off of the grill. The fresh herb and fine red wine marinade is what gets this dish a response that is always favorable – even for those who claim to not like lamb. Give it a shot!

Some other appetizers that get responses are Parmesan Shortbread with Mozzarella and Roasted Tomatoes and Baked Prosciutto Cups.

cooking information

• Yield: 12
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes

all ingredients

• 2 Dozen Petite Frenched Lamb Chops
• 1 Package Fresh Mint
• 1 Package Fresh Rosemary
• 1 Package Fresh Basil
• 1 Package Fresh Thyme
• 1 Bottle Your Favorite Red Wine

recipe instruction

1. In a large bowl or rectangular “brownie pan” place the raw lamb chops and enough red wine to cover the chops. With your hands tear the basil and mint, and rub the thyme and rosemary to bruise the herbs to get the flavors going. Add the herbs to the marinade.

2. Allow the lamb chops to marinate at least 3 hours. Do not marinate longer then 8 hours.

3. Preheat your grill or grill pan to high heat. When everybody is ready to eat, start grilling the chops. The scent will fill the room, and trust me, people will be impressed. Each side of the chop will take no longer then 2 minutes. (You want to serve lamb a little under-done)

helpful hints

• You can grill these outside while the weather permits, or on an indoor grill pan if necessary! I usually prepare them on an indoor grill pan, just to get to enjoy the scent of the chops!
• This recipe will serve up to 24 people - or 12 at 2 lamb chops per person!