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Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops (recipes)


Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops

Yield: Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:



8well-trimmed lamb loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 2-1/4 pounds)

3cloves garlic, minced

2tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed

2tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves or 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves

3/4cup dry red wine

1/3cup butter or margarine, softened

1/4teaspoon salt

1/4teaspoon black pepper

Fresh mint leaves for garnish









Preparation:





1.To marinate, place chops in large resealable food storage bag. Combine garlic, rosemary and chopped mint in small bowl. Combine 1/2 of garlic mixture and wine in glass measuring cup. Pour wine mixture over chops in bag. Close bag securely; turn to coat. Marinate chops in refrigerator at least 2 hours or up to 4 hours, turning occasionally.2.Add butter, salt and pepper to remaining garlic mixture; mix well. Spoon onto center of sheet of plastic wrap. Using plastic wrap as a guide, shape butter mixture into 4X1-1/2-inch log. Wrap securely in plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to serve.3.Prepare grill for direct cooking. Drain chops, discarding marinade. Place chops on grid. Grill, on covered grill, over medium coals about 9 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted into chops registers 160°F for medium or to desired doneness, turning once.4.Cut butter log crosswise into 8 (1/2-inch) slices. To serve, top each chop with slice of seasoned butter. Garnish, if desired.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe







Sodium

375 mg







Protein

47 g







Fiber









Carbohydrate

1 g







Cholesterol

206 mg







Saturated Fat

24 g







Total Fat

48 g







Calories from Fat

69 %







Calories

638









Dietary Exchange:







Fat

6







Meat

6-1/2