We love using the most tender part of the lamb which is the loin however, you can use any parts with this marinade and have fantastic flavored meat that will still be tender and delicious.
The shoulder is a humbler part of the lamb and is still enjoyable.
The marinade consists of lemon, wine, garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil that makes the meat get the best of all flavors.
After marinating you can choose several cooking methods to either grill, bake, pan-fry or air fry the chops or steaks and cook them to your preference see charts and method instructions below.
Just scroll down for these easy printable instructions.
Cooking Lamb
Lamb is delicious when cooked correctly.
Grilling lamb is delicious once it has marinated for kabobs, chops we always recommend basting the meat to keep it from drying out.
To keep it moist I always use some kind of beef broth, wine or lemon juice.
The rib chops with the long bone are the best for being tender but not so meaty, usually, the loin will be heartier if you're looking for more meat.
Other parts of the lamb like the shoulder will require longer marinading or very slow cooking as it is tougher most often used in stews, however, you can still get a tender piece cooking it slowly in the oven or slow cooker in juices.
Ingredient Suggestions
- lamb
- olive oil
- salt, pepper
- lemons
- herbs
- wine
- freshly chopped garlic
Tips For Buying Lamb
- Cuts of lamb may vary in color from pink to light red but should always look fresh, not dull and the fat should be white and waxy looking.
- The bones should be reddish in color.
- If you plan to grill lamb chops, choose rib, loin, or sirloin chops.
- If you choose the baking method, after marinated choose the shoulder chops they're a much better choice.
- Excess liquid may indicate that the lamb is old or has been stored at the incorrect temperature.
Cooking Methods
- Pan Fry: Heat some butter in a cast-iron frying pan until sizzling, then add the lamb. Season with salt, if you like, and pepper, then cook for 6-7 mins until browned on all sides refer to the chart below
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add lamb chops to the air fryer basket and cook for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Grill: Preheat the grill to low-medium heat — about 300 degrees. You are going to cook the chops at low heat first, then sear them over high heat. Place lamb chops on the grill. Close the lid and grill for about 10 minutes or until chops reach an internal temperature below in the chart
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add some of the marinades to the baking pan then drizzle with oil and massage the flavors into the chops refer to the chart below
Other Recipes We Love
Lamb Stew
Leg of Lamb
Lamb Burgers
Lamb Shank
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Best Recipe for Lamb Lovers
If you're a lamb lover or never tried lamb before, this recipe will make you love it.
Surprisingly, the marinade will take that gaminess away and the meat is juicy, tender and delicious.
The recipe is easy, be sure to read the cooking chart for your desired cooking taste.
Enjoy serving lamb with our Rice Pilaf, a favorite Greek Style Dressing for salad and Parmesan Oven Roasted Potatoes
Yield: 6
Lamb with Lemon Garlic Marinade
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 15 M
Here is a great recipe for lamb lovers. The marinade has fresh lemon, wine, garlic, and fresh herbs. Bursting with flavor and fit for a King!
Ingredients
- 6- 1/2-inch-thick lamb loin chops, (or use the shoulder which is a humbler cut of meat) you can also use the leg
- 1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as Italian parsley, rosemary, thyme, and oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped garlic
- 2 lemons sliced pits removed
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup Cabernet wine or use white if you prefer
Instructions
- Place the lamb in a container with a lid using all the ingredients above.
- Marinate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- See cooking methods in the notes for Air Fry, Pan Fry, or Grillings.
- Preheat the grill at 300 degrees and grill until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees for medium-rare (as shown in the photos this is one of the methods we used and the other method was pan-fried)
- Refer to the cooking chart.
Notes:
Cooking Methods
- Pan Fry: Heat some butter in a cast-iron frying pan until sizzling, then add the lamb. Season with salt, if you like, and pepper, then cook for 6-7 mins until browned on all sides refer to the chart below
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add lamb chops to the air fryer basket and cook for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Grill: Preheat the grill to low-medium heat — about 300 degrees. You are going to cook the chops at low heat first, then sear them over high heat. Place lamb chops on the grill. Close the lid and grill for about 10 minutes or until chops reach an internal temperature below in the chart
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add some of the marinades to the baking pan then drizzle with oil and massage the flavors into the chops refer to the chart below
Tips For Buying Lamb
- Cuts of lamb may vary in color from pink to light red but should always look fresh, not dull and the fat should be white and waxy looking.
- The bones should be reddish in color.
- If you plan to grill lamb chops, choose rib, loin, or sirloin chops.
- If you choose the baking method, after marinated choose the shoulder chops they're a much better choice.
- Excess liquid may indicate that the lamb is old or has been stored at the incorrect temperature.
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Try Some Other Recipes Below We Love!
Fried Venison Steaks, Venison Stew, Venison Cabernet Burgers, and Venison Sauerbraten.
Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2011. It was edited and re-published in 2021.