Garlicky grilled lamb loin chops
Lamb chops on the barbie scream Kiwi summer. Teamed up with a spinach almond salad, these garlicky lamb loin chops are sure to be a hit over the summer season.
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped or 1 Tbsp dried rosemary
- 8 lamb loin chops, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 bag (120g) baby spinach
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
Method
- In a large mixing bowl combine the garlic, two tablespoons of olive oil, rosemary, and salt and pepper. Add the lamb chops, toss to coat, cover and leave to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat your barbecue or grill pan to high heat. Cook the marinated lamb chops for 3-4 minutes on each side, or to your liking, then transfer to a plate and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
- Make the salad dressing by combining the remaining olive oil, vinegar and cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place the spinach in a large serving bowl and drizzle over the salad dressing.
- Finish with a sprinkling of sliced almonds and serve with the lamb loin chops.
Top tip: Complete your salad with half a red onion, thinly sliced, half a cucumber, sliced and lemon wedges to squeeze over the top just before devouring.