Description
Grilled Lamb Lollipops with Tzatziki Sauce is a Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender lamb rib chops marinated in herbs and spices, grilled to perfection, and served with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
1.5–2 lbs lamb rib chops (about 8–12 chops)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1.5 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
1 medium English cucumber, grated and drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the lamb chops in a resealable bag or dish, pour the marinade over them, and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, flipping halfway through.
- Grate the cucumber, squeeze out the excess moisture, and combine it with yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375–450°F / 190–230°C). Remove the lamb from the marinade and pat dry.
- Grill the lamb chops for 4–6 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting for preferred doneness. Let rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Serve the grilled lamb lollipops with chilled tzatziki sauce. Garnish with fresh dill or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Marinate the lamb overnight for the most flavor and tenderness.
Grate and drain the cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect lamb doneness.
Tzatziki improves in flavor after chilling for a few hours.
Lamb can also be cooked in a cast-iron skillet if grilling isn’t an option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 lamb chops with 2 tbsp tzatziki
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
