Traditional Moroccan Lamb Chops
Grilled Moroccan lamb chops are a delicious way to serve a Mediterranean meal. Marinated in spices, these chops are perfect for grilling. Serve them with a delicious herb chermoula sauce. A side of fresh couscous makes a delicious accompaniment to Moroccan lamb chops. You can serve these tasty chops with couscous or a vegetable salad. If you like to try a new cooking method, try this recipe.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1012kcal
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Ingredients
- 12 lamb chops
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint finely chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions sliced
- 1 garlic clove
- 400 ml water
- 2/3 cup white wine
- 5 saffron threads
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix the lamb chops with the marinade: juice of 3 lemons, parsley, cilantro, mint, paprika, cumin, 3 minced garlic cloves, and one teaspoon salt. Marinate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Heat oil in large oven-safe pan with lid or cast-iron dutch oven over medium-high heat, then brown chops on all sides, 7 to 8 minutes total. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In the same pan, decrease the heat to medium, and sauté the sliced onions until softened and translucent, about 5-8 minutes. Add the remaining garlic clove and cook for one minute.
- Add 400 ml water, 2/3 cup white wine, 5 saffron threads, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Return chops to the pan and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Cover the pan and place in the oven at 350 F for 1 1/2 hours, checking liquid in the pan every 30 minutes. Remove the lid the last 15 minutes to allow the chops to brown a bit but make sure.
- If there is too much sauce left in the pan, you can reduce it on the stove over medium heat.
- Allow the chops and the sauce to come to room temperature and place in the refrigerator separately, until serving time. You can remove any fat from the sauce once it has cooled sufficiently.
- Serve with a garnish of fresh herbs.
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Notes
If you're feeling adventurous, try making Moroccan lamb chops yourself. You can even make them in your home. You can make them from scratch or buy them at your local market. Then, you can add some spices to them and make a delicious recipe for Moroccan lamb chops. It's all about experimenting and having fun. You can mix different spices to your own liking and add them to your dish. And enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 1012kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 127g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 386mg | Sodium: 1476mg | Potassium: 1780mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 13mg
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