grilled lamb chops with lemon and oregano

It’s the end of summer and I have a lot of oregano to use. Not a whole lot of recipes call for fresh oregano. So, in order to use the last remaining days of our summer on the grill, we decided on lamb chops. Lots of fresh oregano and a splash of lemon and voila! an elegant dinner in no time.

Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon and Oregano

Serves 2.

If you have 10 minutes or 6 hours, marinate! It adds depth to ordinary grilled lamb.

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 lemon, zested

1 lemon, juiced

4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves

2 tablespoons minced garlic

Salt and pepper

4 4-ounce lamb loin chops, trimmed of all visible fat

Begin by cleaning and trimming the lamb of all visible fat. (Or, if you’re like me, leave a teensy bit on for flavor!)

In a zip lock bag, stir together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, garlic and salt and pepper.

Put the lamb chops in and massage the chops in the bag so the marinade coats them well. Marinate for 1 hour.

Grill the chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare.

(If you don't have a grill, sear in a skillet for 2 minutes on each side, then pop in the oven on broil for about 4 more minutes!)