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Published May 30, 2015 | Last Updated October 4, 2022 By Barbara Bianchi 10 Comments

Broiled Lamb Chops with Chermoula Sauce

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You’re going to love these broiled lamb chops that have their own little handle and a nugget of meat to savor with each bite! Chermoula sauce elevates these tasty chops to irresistible.

Broiled Lamb Chops with Chermoula Sauce

Hi friends!  Sorry for not posting more this week, but I had one of those nasty kitchen accidents last Friday. I dropped and broke a casserole dish. The glass bounced off the counter embedding a piece in the palm of my hand. It was cut in a way that stitches wouldn’t have helped.

Fortunately, John was there to apply a compression bandage. It was cut pretty bad. It’s almost healed so I am back in action now. Ha ha since I couldn’t get it wet, I got to sit a little bit more and watch everybody else pitch in and help. Thanks, guys.

Today I have a new twist on an old favorite. Everybody here loves broiled lamb chops! Especially me! Mmm… they are so delicious; a little bit beefy and a little bit mildly-sweet.

The rib bone makes a nice little handle with a nugget of meat to savor with each bite! However, this time I decided to try a new sauce on the chops: chermoula.

Broiled Lamb Chops with Chermoula Sauce

When you’re following a gluten free or paleo diet, food choices can be limited. Sauces, however, are a wonderful way to add a new twist to favorite meals.

What is chermoula sauce?

Chermoula (pronounced SHe(ə)rˈmo͞oˌlə) is a spicy herb marinade or sauce used in Moroccan, Algerian, and Tunisian cuisine. It usually is served over fish (I can’t wait to try it that way), but it can also be used with meat.

What better meat for this sauce than lamb? I tweaked my version of Chermoula until the combination of spices was the perfect balance of flavors. It’s super easy to whip together, and you’ll have a tasty dinner in a matter of minutes.

I know lamb chops can be a tad pricey, but sometimes you can find them on sale. Paired with chermoula, you’ll have a meal that’s naturally gluten free and paleo. Eating foods this scrumptious is a special treat. 

Pro tips and recipe notes

  • How to choose lamb chops

Today, we have lamb rib chops that have a nice little handle and a nugget of meat at the end. Loin lamb chops (like these broiled lamb chops with mint sauce) look like mini T-bone steaks. They’re also good. Shoulder chops are a bit chewier and fattier and they would need a longer cooking method.

Choose meat that is moist, firm and pink with good marbling; and reddish bones.

  • Oh, and pair them with flavorful roasted sweet potatoes (yes, many consider sweet potatoes part of a paleo diet). They make an excellent combination. Or you might like delicious mashed cauliflower and your favorite green vegetable.

finished meal on a rustic plate

Instructions

You’ll marinate the lamb chops in a little garlic, oil and oregano. Marinating tenderizes the meat and locks in the juices and the oil prevents the chops from sticking to the broiling pan. 🙂 Let them sit and marinate while mixing together wonderful chermoula sauce.

This delicate sauce begins with roughly chopped fresh flat leaf parsley and cilantro. I use this quick easy chopper. I only use a tablespoon of each for a thin vinaigrette sauce.

Toss the greens with chopped shallots. Add roasted ground cumin, coriander, sweet balsamic vinegar and oil. Bionaturae balsamic vinegar is gluten free from a dedicated gluten free facility! 

All those interesting flavors combine to make chermoula’s spicy aromatic taste which certainly enhances the lamb. Cover and refrigerate your sauce while the flavors meld and bloom. 

Now to the chops. Simply, sprinkle them with salt on both sides and broil for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

This recipe is incredibly easy. Chermoula sauce elevates tasty lamb chops to irresistible. Go ahead and serve some up tonight.

close up of juicy meat with roasted sweet potatoes

Have a happy and healthy week, friends!

Love lamb? Try these recipes:

How to Make Gluten Free Lamb Stew In A Crock-Pot This stew tastes like you fussed over it all day, but is actually very quick and easy to prepare.

Roast Leg Of Lamb With Mint Pesto Before putting your roast in the oven, you’ll rub the lamb with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Yum. Then serve with easy homemade mint pesto.

Save the bone from your leg of lamb for Homemade Roast Lamb Soup. Yum.

Gluten Free Lamb Meatballs These scrumptious meatballs are a special treat. Simmer them in my gluten free mushroom gravy and a touch of cinnamon. Yum.

Broiled Loin Lamb Chops With Mint Sauce Mint sauce enhances the flavor of lamb, but store-bought mint sauce is loaded with sugar. So let’s make a sugar-free version.

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Broiled Lamb Chops with Chermoula Sauce

You’re going to love these lamb chops that have their own little handle and a nugget of meat to savor with each bite! Chermoula sauce elevates these tasty chops to irresistible.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chermoula sauce, lamb chops, rib lamb chops
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 989kcal
Author Barbara Bianchi

Equipment

Food Chopper
Broiler pan with grid

Ingredients

  • 6-8 lamb chops
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 small shallot diced
  • ¼ teaspoon roasted ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Marinate: Marinate lamb chops with 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and oregano. Set chops aside for 15 minutes.
  • Chermoula: In a medium bowl, whisk together parsley, cilantro, shallots, cumin, coriander, vinegar and ¼ cup oil until combined. Set aside.
  • Broil lamb chops: Season chops on both sides with salt. Broil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve with chermoula sauce.

Notes

How to choose lamb chops
Today, we have lamb rib chops that have a nice little handle and a nugget of meat at the end. Loin lamb chops (like these broiled lamb chops with mint sauce) look like mini T-bone steaks. They're also good. Shoulder chops are a bit chewier and fattier and they would need a longer cooking method.
Choose meat that is moist, firm and pink with good marbling; and reddish bones.
What to serve with your lamb chops
Serve with roasted sweet potatoes and your favorite green vegetable or you might like delicious mashed cauliflower.

Nutrition

Calories: 989kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.5g
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Comments

  1. Carol Cassara says

    May 30, 2015 at 11:39 am

    I’ve never made lamb chops but I’m going to make these!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      May 30, 2015 at 10:17 pm

      Awesome! I hope you like them, Carol.

      Reply
  2. Alana says

    May 30, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    Sounds delicious for a special occasion. Lamb is expensive here but when I was growing up it was reasonably priced, and my mother served it a lot.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      May 30, 2015 at 10:30 pm

      Definitely perfect for a special dinner.

      Reply
  3. Julia @ Swirls and Spice says

    June 6, 2015 at 11:51 am

    Oh, we love lamb! I slow-roasted some yesterday for dinner. These lamb chops sound amazing!

    Reply
  4. Barbara says

    June 8, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Yum. This chermoula sauce would be delicious with roast lamb, too. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Raia says

    June 12, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Sounds delicious, Barbara!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      June 15, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      You’re so sweet. Thanks, Raia!
      Hugs, Barbara

      Reply

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