Lamb Chops

Ingredients

  • 1kg lamb loin chops
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) salt
  • Juice (120ml) and grated peel of 2 lemons
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 sprigs rosemary, leaves picked
  • 10 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
  • ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
  • 1 red onion, quartered and grilled, for serving
  • Rocket, for serving

Method

  • Prepare hot braai coals.
  • Season the lamb chops with salt.
  • Use a pestle and mortar to crush lemon peel and juice, garlic, herbs and olive oil into a paste.
  • Cover the chops in the paste and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Braai over hot coals to your liking.
  • Plate the chops, garnish with lemon wedges, red onion and rocket. Serve warm.