Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes Grilled Lamb Chops 2.5 (2) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 27, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 2 Lamb chops are marinated with a flavor-packed herb-and-spice paste for just 15 minutes, then given a quick turn on the grill in this easy main dish. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro ½ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ¼ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes Grated zest of 1 lemon ½ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 6 rib lamb chops, about 1 ¼ pounds, frenched Canola oil, for grill pan Directions Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, cilantro, parsley, red-pepper flakes, lemon zest, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste. Season lamb chops with salt, and coat well with herb paste. Let rest for 15 minutes. Oil grill pan with a paper towel dampened with canola oil. Place lamb chops on heated pan, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side for rare. Cook's Notes Ask your butcher to "french" your lamb chops -- remove the excess fat from the rib bone -- or do it at home by rubbing the blade of a knife along the rib bone. Rate it Print