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Lemon-Herb Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated in bright lemon, fragrant garlic, and a blend of fresh herbs, then grilled to perfection the way they do on Naxos. Simple ingredients, extraordinary flavor.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Rest
5 min
Total
45 min
Method
Prepare Marinade
1
Add rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Marinate Lamb Chops
2
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor. Turn occasionally.
3
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D
Nutri-Score
Needs balance
A–E · lower is better · score 15
Calories
951
per serving
High in saturated fat · 38gCalorie-dense · 951 kcalHigh in protein · 61gLow sugar · 3g
Protein
61g
Carbs
9g
Fat
76g
Sat. fat
38g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
780mg
Gluten FreeDairy FreePaleoWhole30KetoLow CarbMediterraneanHeart HealthyAnti InflammatoryMetabolic HealthBone HealthBlood PressureHigh ProteinHealthy FatsOmega 3 Rich
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
E
Environmental impact
Very high impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
8.1
per serving
ECarbonCEU all-round· carbon sets the grade
Water
2.7m³
Land
903Pt
Runoff
0.4g P
Lamb Chops drives 98% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
7
Umami
3
Sweet
5
Salty
6
Sour
2
Bitter
3
Spicy
Textures
CrispyTenderJuicy
Aromas
HerbalCitrusSmokyGarlicFatty
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Grill PanGrillGrill PanChef KnifeCutting BoardMixing BowlTongsBasting BrushMeasuring SpoonsCitrus JuicerPlastic WrapAluminum Foil
Counter FootprintMedium
Techniques
Safety & Storage
Cross Contamination
When handling raw lamb chops for marinating, use separate cutting boards and utensils. Never reuse marinade that has been in contact with raw meat on cooked meat unless it is first brought to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute.
Cooking Temperature
Grill lamb chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare (or 160°F for well-done) as recommended by food safety guidelines. Use a meat thermometer to verify doneness.
Handling
If basting with reserved marinade during grilling, reserve a separate portion of fresh marinade before adding raw lamb chops to avoid cross-contamination with raw meat juices.
Storage
Marinated lamb chops must remain refrigerated at 40°F or below while marinating. Do not leave marinating meat at room temperature for more than 2 hours total (1 hour if room temperature exceeds 90°F).
Shelf Life
Use marinated lamb chops within 2 days of purchase for optimal safety and quality. Discard any marinade that has been used with raw meat unless boiled.
Pro Tips
Technique
Let your lamb rest after grilling — five minutes under loose foil makes all the difference. The juices need time to settle back into the meat, otherwise they run out onto your cutting board and you lose all that flavor. Patience, my friend, patience.
Substitution
No fresh rosemary? Use dried, but use half the amount — dried is more potent. And if you have fresh oregano growing on your terrace like I do, throw in a handful of those tender little leaves instead of the dried. My wife always says the fresh stuff from our garden makes everything taste like home.
From the chef
Lamb chops want very little from you — just a marinade of good olive oil, fresh lemon, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and oregano, and enough patience to let it sit for an hour or two before the grill gets hot. The acid opens the meat up; the herbs settle into every crevice. On the grill, three or four minutes per side is all it takes to go from marinated to golden and fragrant, with that char at the edges that makes lamb taste like itself. Serve with lemon wedges and nothing else in the way.
TagsLambGrilledMediterraneanLemonHerbQuick And EasyMarinade
Source: generated · June 10, 2026