Lamb Lollipops
These little lollipop chops are incredibly succulent, which is why I take a purist approach to seasoning, with no marinade. I want the flavor of the lamb to shine through! Cook the rack already cut into chops to give the salty char flavor to more of the surface area of the chop. I usually figure one rack of lamb for two people, especially if the racks are small.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 2 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 rack lamb, Frenched and trimmed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt or fine sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 recipe mint sauce ((optional))
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the lamb by slicing it into chops about 1” thick. In a small bowl, whisk to combine the olive oil, salt, garlic, and mint. Rub each chop liberally with the marinade.
- 2
Coat the grill grates with neutral oil. Heat the grill to medium high.
- 3
Lay the chops on the grill in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip them and cook for another minute or so.
- 4
Pile the chops in the center of the grill and allow the flames to engulf the chops for 15 seconds. Remove to a platter and serve.