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Harissa Lamb Chops Recipe

Enjoy the taste of the Maghreb with these lovely harissa lamb chops.  Consisting of bone in lamb marinated in a combination of yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and of course harissa.  Then grilled until nicely charred and slightly smokey.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Maghrebi
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 Lamb chops
  • 2 Tablespoons of harissa paste
  • 1 Tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon of yogurt
  • Juice from ½ a lemon
  • Pinch of salt & black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Marinade the chops: mix together the harissa paste, olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, salt & pepper in a medium sized bowl. Add the lamb chops and toss so until they are coated in the marinade. Cover this bowl with a plastic warp and place it in your fridge to marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat your grill to high
  • Grill the chops: Place the lamb chops on your heated grill and let them cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until it is nicely charred and has an internal temperature of 145℉/63℃.
  • Serve the harissa lamb chops immediately and enjoy!