Best Zaatar Spiced Lamb Chops With Charred Lemon Yogurt Recipes

LEBANESE LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Finely chop the parsley and add to large bowl
• Add the regular olive oil, black and white pepper, lemon juice, sumac, salt and dried oregano.
• Transfer the lamb chops and rub the marinade in well, using your hands to massage.
• Marinade for 24 hours or for as long as possible
• When you are ready to cook, take the marinated lamb chops out of the fridge for at least half an hour and allow to reach room temperature
• Preheat the oven to 180C/350F
• Heat up a non stick or skillet for at least five minutes until you can feel the heat when you hover your hand over
• Sear the lamb chops for 2 minutes on each side until browned. Then transfer to the oven and bake 15 mins for medium rare, 30 mins for well done
• Sprinkle with sumac before serving

SPICED MARINATED LAMB CHOPS WITH GARLICKY YOGURT

Steps:

• Combine yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup yogurt mixture to a small bowl and set aside for serving. Stir cumin, coriander, turmeric, and allspice into remaining yogurt mixture.
• Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Using your hands, evenly coat all sides of chops with spiced yogurt mixture (avoiding the bone if they are frenched). Let chops sit at room temperature 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to 12 hours.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Wipe off excess marinade from lamb chops and cook half until nicely browned, about 3 minutes per side (the yogurt in the marinade will help them take on color quickly). Remove chops from skillet and pour off fat (no need to wipe it out). Repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining chops.
• Serve lamb chops with reserved yogurt mixture alongside.