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Lamb Chops with Preserved Lemon (Moroccan Style)

"The preserved lemon in this extremely tasty dish brings out the full flavor of the lamb! I serve these lamb chops on a bed of couscous, with tabbouleh as a side dish. Enjoy with a wine of your choice, keeping in mind that this dish is quite spicy and has the tang of the preserved lemon. Personally I'd prefer a medium white such as chardonnay or even a Mosel. A mild to sweet red wine would also be great."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped Moroccan preserved lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
  • 1/4 cup slivered kalamata olives
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Stir cilantro, parsley, and mint together in a small saucepan. Remove half of the herb mixture, and set aside. Stir the garlic, lemon, olives, olive oil, and black pepper into the remaining herbs. Spread 2 tablespoons of this mixture onto the lamb rack. Wrap the exposed bones with aluminum foil to keep them from burning. Stir the olives and bell pepper into the reserved mixture and keep warm over low heat.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  3. Cook the lamb rack on the preheated grill until cooked to desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Baste occasionally with the warmed relish. Once cooked, remove from grill, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual chops.
  4. To serve, arrange lamb chops on a platter, spoon some of the warmed relish over them, and sprinkle with the reserved chopped herbs.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 425 | Total Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 95mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by winelover   view full review
Excellent. This recipe is incredible. It's hard to find lemon preserve, so you can always...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by Emily Tisdale Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I could not find a rack of lamb so I used some lamb chops and adapted this recipe for pan...

 

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