Grilled Harissa Lamb Chops
This is my go-to for lamb chops when I don't have a lot of time. The marinade uses harissa for a smoky, deep heat and yogurt to keep the lamb tender and balance the spice. They grill up quickly and are perfect for serving with couscous or a simple salad.
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops ~2 lbs,
- 1/4 cup harissa paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Method
- Whisk together harissa paste, olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat lamb chops in marinade mixture.
- Refrigerate/marinate for 30 minutes to 6 hours (I did 2).
- Heat grill to medium-high (400-450F).
- Grill chops 3-5 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 145F.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not marinate longer than 24 hours as lemon juice can affect meat texture.