Grilled Harissa Lamb Chops + Yogurt-Cucumber Salad
#Dinspiration: Juicy grilled lamb chops with a quick and flavourful 3-ingredient marinade. The cucumber-yogurt salad cools and serves as both a side and a sauce.
Servings: 4 hungry people, 8 smaller eaters
Ingredients
- 2 heaping tbsp harissa paste
- 4 medium cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 ¼ lbs 1 kg 1 1/2"-thick lamb chops (about 8)
Instructions
- Combine harissa, garlic and olive oil in a shallow baking dish. Add lamb chops and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for up to 1 hour (or refrigerated up to 48 hours, just bring them to room temperature before grilling).
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb chops generously with salt and pepper. Grill for about 10 minutes for medium-well done, flipping once, or until desired doneness (about 8 minutes for medium-rare).
- Let rest 5 minutes prior to serving.