Ingredients
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- 2 frenched racks of lamb, (about 1.5 lbs each)
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, (packed)
- ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley and tender stems
- 4 cloves garlic, (peeled)
- 2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons toasted coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons minced preserved lemon, (rind only)
- 1 teaspoon urfa chile
- kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Pat the racks of lamb dry and trim excess fat from the fat cap. Season generously with salt and pepper, then place in a large baking dish.
- Prepare the chermoula sauce by blending cilantro, parsley, garlic, toasted cumin and coriander, preserved lemon, urfa chile, and olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Marinate the lamb by pouring 2/3 of the marinade over it, massaging the meat well. Cover and refrigerate for 4-8 hours while saving the remaining marinade in the fridge.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat, aiming for about 450°F, for a full 15 minutes while cleaning and oiling the grates.
- Place the racks of lamb fat cap side down on the direct heat of the grill and sear for 5 minutes before flipping them. Move to the cooler side for approximately 15 minutes until a meat thermometer registers 135°F (for medium)
- Remove the lamb from the grill and let it rest for 10-15 minutes under a loose tent of foil.
- Slice the racks into chops, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve with the reserved chermoula sauce on the side.
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For best flavor, marinate the lamb for the full 8 hours if possible.
Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of urfa chile used.
Serve with a side of grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: No Data
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg