Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic, Chiles and Anchovies
- 3/4 cup pure olive oil
- One 2-ounce can oil-packed anchovies, oil reserved
- 3 red jalapenos, thinly sliced
- 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup packed mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon packed marjoram leaves
- 24 baby lamb rib chops (about 3 ounces each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil with the anchovy oil and jalapenos.
- On a cutting board, chop the anchovies with the garlic, mint and marjoram until minced and add to the bowl.
- Arrange the lamb chops in a baking dish, top with the marinade and turn to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Bring to room temperature before grilling.
- Light a grill.
- Scrape the marinade off the lamb and season the chops with salt and black pepper.
- Grill over high heat, turning once or twice, until nicely charred outside and medium-rare within, about 6 minutes.
- Transfer the chops to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
olive oil, anchovies, red jalapenos, garlic, mint, marjoram, chops, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-lamb-chops-garlic-chiles-and-anchovies (may not work)