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Spiced Marinated Lamb Chops with Garlicky Yogurt
4 servings
Steps
- Peel 2 garlic cloves, then finely grate with a microplane into a medium bowl.
- Add 1½ cups yogurt to bowl with garlic. Cut 1 lemon in half crosswise and squeeze 1 half into yogurt mixture with one hand, using your other hand to catch seeds. Season yogurt mixture with salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Transfer ½ cup yogurt mixture to a small bowl; set aside for serving.
- Whisk 2 tsp. cumin, 1 tsp. coriander, ¾ tsp. turmeric, and ¼ tsp. allspice into remaining yogurt mixture; set aside.
- Season both sides of 8 lamb chops with salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet or large plate.
- Using your hands, evenly coat all meaty surfaces of chops with spiced yogurt mixture. Let chops sit at room temperature 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to 12 hours.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Wipe off excess marinade from lamb chops. Working in 2 batches, cook lamb until nicely browned, about 3 minutes per side (the yogurt in the marinade will help them take on color quickly).
- Transfer chops to a plate. Pour off fat from skillet (no need to wipe it out). Repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and chops.
- Serve lamb chops with reserved yogurt mixture alongside.
Originally published at bonappetit.com. Reproduced for personal collection.
