Seven-Spice Grilled Lamb Chops with Parsley Salad

Succulent lamb rib chops marinated in a aromatic seven-spice yogurt blend, grilled to perfection and served with a fresh parsley and red onion salad. The blend of Middle Eastern spices creates a deeply flavorful crust while keeping the meat tender and juicy.

6 servings
4 hr 28 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek)
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 12 piece untrimmed lamb rib chops
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp sumac

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix yogurt, black pepper, coriander, cumin, paprika, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Season both sides of lamb chops generously with salt and add to bowl with marinade. Turn lamb in marinade to coat; cover and chill at least 3 hours and up to 12 hours.

    180 min

  3. 3.

    Let lamb sit at room temperature 1 hour before grilling.

    60 min

  4. 4.

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Grill lamb to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 5-10 minutes.

    16 min

  5. 5.

    Meanwhile, toss onion, parsley, lemon juice, and sumac with a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.

    5 min

  6. 6.

    Serve lamb chops with parsley salad on top.

    2 min