Firelight Spiced Lamb Chops
Succulent lamb chops glazed with a smoky harissa-mint sauce, inspired by the warmth of a campfire. This Middle Eastern-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Lamb chops, Harissa paste, Fresh mint for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Lamb chops
- 2 tbsp Harissa paste
- 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh mint
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2, minced Garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp Pomegranate molasses
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1/4 cup chopped mint, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, and 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Rub the marinade evenly over lamb chops, pressing it into the meat. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Step 3: Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, then sear lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and juices run clear.
- Step 4: Brush remaining marinade over the chops during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
