Grilled Charmoula Lamb Chops
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro sprigs
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 small garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 (1 1/4-inch-thick) loin lamb chops (10 oz total), trimmed
- Blend all ingredients except lamb chops in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pat chops dry and transfer to a plate, then rub chops all over with 2 tablespoons charmoula and marinate, covered, at room temperature 30 minutes.
- While chops marinate, prepare grill for cooking.
- If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal.
- Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds.
- If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate.
- Grill chops, covered only if using a gas grill, on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over once, until medium-rare, about 8 minutes total.
- Transfer to a plate and let stand, loosely covered, 10 minutes.
onion, cilantro sprigs, parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, ground cumin, sweet paprika, cayenne, chops
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-charmoula-lamb-chops-109440 (may not work)