Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this mouth-watering Argentinian-inspired recipe for Grilled Lamb Chops with Arugula Chimichurri and Charred Garlic Scapes! In just 25 minutes, you'll be serving up a dish that's sure to impress your friends and family with its bold flavors and stunning presentation. With a few simple ingredients and some expert tips, you'll be on your way to a culinary masterpiece that will leave everyone wanting more.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Argentinian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 4 garlic scapes, charred
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove lamb chops from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature, ensuring even cooking and better flavor development.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat (around 450-500°F), creating distinct grill marks and optimal searing conditions.
- Season lamb chops generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper, allowing the seasoning to adhere to the meat's surface.
- For chimichurri, char garlic scapes directly on the grill for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until they develop light blackened marks and become slightly softened.
- In a food processor, combine charred garlic scapes, arugula, olive oil, red wine vinegar, additional salt, and pepper. Pulse until a rough, chunky sauce forms, maintaining some texture.
- Grill lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, achieving a nice external caramelization while maintaining juicy interior.
- Let lamb chops rest for 5 minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Plate lamb chops and generously drizzle with prepared arugula chimichurri sauce, serving immediately while still warm.
Tips
- To ensure the perfect Grilled Lamb Chops with Arugula Chimichurri and Charred Garlic Scapes, follow these expert tips:* Make sure to remove the lamb chops from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature, ensuring even cooking and better flavor development. * Preheat your grill or grill pan to high heat to achieve those perfect grill marks and optimal searing conditions. * Don't overprocess the chimichurri sauce - you want to maintain some texture to balance out the tender lamb chops. * Let the lamb chops rest for 5 minutes after grilling to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 593kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: g
Fat: 50g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 90mg
