New Zealand Grilled Lamb Chops
Please note that 12 hour marinade time is not listed in the prep time so please plan accordingly.
Servings 2
Calories 773kcal
Ingredients
- 1 rack of New Zealand lamb
- For the marinade
- 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons Siracha
- 3 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves chopped finely
- For the Pesto
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup pistachio nuts shelled
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the marinade,
- In a large bowl or tupperware mix all the ingredients together.
- Add in the cut up chops and make sure they are coated well.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- For the pesto:
- In a food processor or blender combine the mint, garlic and pistachios until coarsely chopped
- Add the oil with the motor running until a paste forms
- Season with salt and pepper and set aside
- To cook the lamb:
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
- Put the chops on the grill and cook until done
- For medium they take about 4 minutes a side so pretty quick.
- Do not overcook them for best flavor and texture
Nutrition
Calories: 773kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1384IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 4mg