Rolling Meadow Dairy

Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Marinated in a zesty yogurt marinade, these seared lamb chops are melt-in-your-mouth tender with fragrant Middle Eastern flavours. Serve as a main or appetizer.

Prep time : 30 mins

Cook time : 10 mins

Serves : 4 people

Medium Moderate (30–60 min) Lunch High-Protein

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Grass-Fed Unsalted Butter

454g

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Grass-Fed Plain Greek Yogurt

2% M.F. , 500g

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Rolling Meadow Dairy

Grass-Fed Plain Yogurt

2% M.F. , 500g

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) Rolling Meadow Plain Yogurt 2%

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme

  • 4 tsp (20 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) za’atar seasoning

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt

  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground coriander

  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) smoked paprika

  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly ground black pepper

  • 12 bone-in loin lamb chops, each about ½-inch (1 cm) thick

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Rolling Meadow Unsalted Butter

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) avocado oil

Mint-Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 cup (250 mL) Rolling Meadow Plain Greek Yogurt 2%

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh mint

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) za’atar seasoning

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper

How To Make It

1

Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops: In small bowl, stir together yogurt, thyme, lemon juice, garlic, za’atar, cumin, salt, coriander, paprika and pepper.

2

Pat lamb chops dry with paper towel. Toss lamb chops with yogurt marinade until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 to 8 hours.

3

Remove lamb chops from marinade (discard marinade).

4

In large skillet set over medium-high heat, stir together butter and oil until melted. In batches, cook lamb chops, turning once halfway through the cook time, for 8 to 10 minutes or until well browned and medium-rare, and instant-read thermometer registers 145°F (63°C) when inserted into thickest part of chop without touching bone. (Alternatively, cook to preferred doneness.) Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tip: Alternatively, grill lamb chops over medium-high heat.

5

Mint Yogurt Sauce: Meanwhile, in serving bowl, stir together yogurt, mint, parsley, za’atar, garlic, salt and pepper.

6

Serve lamb chops with yogurt sauce.

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