Grilled Lamb Chops with Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
- 8 1-inch-thick U.S. Lamb loin chops, (about 2 pounds)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Roasted peanuts, chopped for garnish
Peanut Sauce:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup U.S. peanut butter
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp. U.S. vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tbsp. sriracha
- 2 tbsp. U.S. lime juice
- 2 tbsp. water
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
Directions
In a food processor or blender combine all peanut sauce ingredients and process until smooth.
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chops for 4 minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a chop registers 125-130 degrees F for medium-rare*.
Transfer the chops to a platter. Sprinkle with cilantro and chopped peanuts, if desired. Serve with peanut sauce on the side.
*The USDA recommends cooking lamb to an internal temperature of 145F with a 3-minute rest.