Marinated Lamb Shoulder Chops with Tzatziki, Arugula, and Feta

Name: Marinated Lamb Shoulder Chops with Tzatziki, Arugula, and Feta
Prep time: 2 h 51 min
Cook time: 2 h 51 min
Total time: 2 h 51 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 473 milliliters baby arugula, washed; 1 English cucumber, coarsely grated; 118 milliliters crumbled feta; 1 small bunch fresh dill, leaves finely chopped; 3 sprigs fresh dill, leaves finely chopped; 2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves cut into a chiffonade; 3 sprigs fresh mint, leaves cut into a chiffonade; 2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 pinch Pinch kosher salt; 4 servings Kosher salt; 16 servings 4 (3/4-inch thick) lamb shoulder chops; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 4 servings High quality extra-virgin olive oil (big fat finishing oil); 3 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves finely chopped; 473 milliliters plain Greek yogurt; 1 pinch Pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar

Marinated Lamb Shoulder Chops with Tzatziki, Arugula, and Feta might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and primal recipe has 1629 calories, 181g of protein, and 93g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up mint, garlic, wine vinegar, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 51 minutes. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

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Combine all the ingredients for the marinade, except the lamb, and whisk together to form a thick paste. Slather on the lamb chops. Marinate the chops at room temperature up to 2 hours or in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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Lamb Chop

Marinade

Lamb

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Whisk

Combine all the ingredients. Season with more salt, if necessary.

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Salt

Let sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature before serving.

Preheat the grill to medium. When the grill is hot, brush the grates with a wire grill brush to loosen any crud. Wipe the grates with an oiled side towel to pick up any loose soot or crud.

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Grill

If the lamb was in the refrigerator, let it come to room temperature before grilling.

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Lamb

Arrange the lamb chops on the grill. Do not move the chops for 2 to 3 minutes to allow lovely grill marks to form. Rotate the chops 90 degrees to create cross-hatch grill marks, and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chops and repeat the process.

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Lamb Chop

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Remove the chops from the grill to a platter and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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For the salad: Toss the arugula with the lemon juice, big fat finishing oil, and salt. Adjust the seasoning, if necessary, and sprinkle with the crumbled feta. Divide the salad among 4 serving plates and top with a lamb chop. This will slightly wilt the salad.

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Lemon Juice