Grilled Harissa Lamb Chops Yogurt Cucumber Salad Recipes

GRILLED HARISSA LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Place the lamb chops in a large bowl and squeeze the lemon juice over them.
• Add the crushed garlic, cumin, Harissa and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at least 1 hour, or as long as overnight.
• Spray the grill rack or a grill pan with oil; preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Grill the chops about 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the side of each chop registers 145°F for medium-rare, or longer if you like your meat more well done.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH A CUCUMBER & YOGURT SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and arrange on a platter. In a small bowl combine the oil, herbs, oil, salt and, pepper. Rub all sides of the chops with the oil and herb mixture. Set the platter aside to allow the lamb to come to room temperature - approximately 30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill for a few minutes until it is hot. Place the chops on the grill, as many as will fit, and close the lid. Make sure your drip tray is in place. Grill for 6 minutes. Flip the chops over, close the lid, and grill for another 6 minutes.
• Check the internal temperature of the lamb with a meat thermometer. It should read 145°F for medium rare. Remove the chops to a clean platter or cutting board and season lightly with salt. Allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
• While the lamb is resting grill the pita bread just enough to get some char marks on both sides of each piece. You can cut these into 4 triangles or wedges, as you would a pizza. Serve the lamb with the cucumber salad and pita.
• Peel the cucumbers. Halve them lengthwise and scrape some of the seeds out with a spoon and discard. Cut the cucumber halves again lengthwise. Then, slice each quarter into 1/4" thick pieces. Place the slices in a colander and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of salt and toss. Set the colander in your sink and allow the cucumber to release their liquid and drain for 15 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix the yogurt with the fresh dill and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
• Pat the cucumber slices with a dry paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Mix the cucumber into the yogurt and place the salad in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve with your lamb.
• Serve with grilled pita bread wedges and the lamb.

GRILLED HARISSA LAMB WITH YOGURT, MOROCCAN

Steps:

• First make the marinade:.
• In a spice grinder, crush the coriander and the cumin.
• In a small bowl, combine the harissa, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, coriander and cumin - into a thick paste.
• Season the lamb with salt and pepper and then smear both sides of the meat with the harissa marinade paste. Cover and marinate for an hour or two.
• While the lamb is marinating, make the yogurt sauce. Combine in a medium bowl, the yogurt, cucumber, mint, and the preserved lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
• Before cooking, let the meat come back to room temperature. Cut the meat to fit easily onto the grill. Grill each piece of meat for five minutes per side until the lamb is charred with grill marks. Remove the meat to a plate to rest and continue with the other pieces of meat. The meat should still feel mostly raw at it's thickest point. The harder the meat is, the more it's cooked through.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the grilled lamb on a rimmed baking sheet covered in foil and place in the oven and roast until the lamb is medium rare. Check it after about 10 minutes, but it will probably take between 15 and 30 minutes. Remove the meat from the oven and let rest for about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with yogurt sauce and a side dish of couscous.