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.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: African
Servings: 4 hungry people, 8 smaller eaters
- 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)
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.