Herbed Lamb Chops Recipe For Anytime Meals

By | May 21, 2009
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Lamb Chops Recipe For Guest Table

Lamb Chops Ingredients

4 lamb chops
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 onion
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup olive oil

Method:

  1. Peel onion and garlic cloves. Mince both finely.
  2. Take a large mixing bowl and mix together the onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, white wine and red wine vinegar. Blend well. Add the seasoning – dried tarragon, black pepper and chopped parsley.
  3. Make sure to trim the fat from the meat before proceeding to marinate it.
  4. Place the lamb chops into this mixture and turn so that they are covered with the marinade on all sides. Keep the bowl in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
  5. Preheat a barbecue grill and lightly coat the rack with oil.
  6. Remove the lamb chops from the refrigerator and discard the remaining marinade.
  7. Grill the chops on the barbecue grill for about 5-7 minutes on both sides, till the internal temperature reaches about 145? F or 63? C.
  8. Serve hot with your choice of sauce or dips and couscous.

Nutritional Information:
(Amounts per serving)

ENERGY     PROTEIN      FAT(total)    SODIUM    CHOLESTEROL
566kcal          14.9g              52.4g             56mg              70mg

No. of Servings:  4
Preparation time: 10 minutes + 2 hours marinating time
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Health Tips:

  • Lamb chops are a rich source of protein and Vitamin B12, which is necessary for blood formation. They are also rich in zinc and niacin.
  • The very high fat content (including high saturated fat) of lamb chops makes them a restricted food for weight watchers, and people with heart disease or diabetes.
  • Restrict consumption to not more than one serving per week, to avoid the risk of getting gallstones and obesity.
  • To reduce the calories and fat content of this recipe, decrease the amount of olive oil used for the marinade to one tablespoon.
  • The garlic and onion used in the recipe are a good source of ‘allyl sulphides’ – helpful compounds which reduce the risk of cancer and blockages in the arteries. They have also been beneficial in alleviating the symptoms of cold and flu.