Spiced Honey-Glazed Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Juicy lamb chops marinated in warm spices and honey, grilled to perfection, then finished with a tart pomegranate molasses drizzle—an unforgettable Valentine’s Day main course. This Middle Eastern-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, ground cumin, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 chops (about 1 lb) lamb rib chops
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground coriander
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Add 8 lamb rib chops (about 1 lb) to the marinade, coating evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 hours.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove lamb chops from marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, until nicely charred and cooked to desired doneness.
Step 4: Transfer chops to a platter and drizzle with 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves over the top and serve immediately.