Za’atar Lamb Chops
"Succulent lamb loin chops are grilled to perfection and infused with Za'atar, a flavorful Mediterranean mix of sumac, thyme, sesame seeds, and salt."
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Ingredients
- 8 lamb loin chops
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Za’atar
- fresh ground pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 fresh lemon
Instructions
- 1
Coat the lamb chops with a mixture of oil and minced garlic.
- 2
Drizzle fresh lemon juice over both surfaces, then sprinkle with salt, za’atar, and freshly ground black pepper.
- 3
Cook the chops on an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan over medium-high heat until they reach your preferred doneness, which should take approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side, or alternatively, broil in the oven on the top rack for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
- 4
Once again, coat the lamb chops with oil and minced garlic for added flavor.
- 5
Squeeze lemon juice over both sides, followed by a seasoning of salt, za’atar, and black pepper.
- 6
Set the air fryer to 400°F. In batches, arrange the lamb in a single layer and cook until they reach your desired doneness, roughly 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
- 7
*Note that the measurements provided are based on my chops, which had 2 1/2 oz of raw meat per bone, and the nutritional information reflects that amount.