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Za’atar-crusted lamb chops

Name: Za’atar-crusted lamb chops
Yield: 6 – 8
Ingredients: Marinade; 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed; juice of 1 lemon; 5ml (1 tsp) dried oregano; 5ml (1 tsp) honey; 5ml (1 tsp) fresh ginger, finely grated; 12 lamb chops, trimmed; Za’atar; 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh thyme, finely chopped; 15ml (1 tbsp) lemon zest, finely chopped; 30ml (2 tbsp) white sesame seeds; 15ml (1 tbsp) sumac; 1ml (¼ tsp) chilli powder; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

March 5, 2014 (Last Updated: January 11, 2019)

Za’atar is a collective name for a variety of signature Middle Eastern spices that are sure to add a kick to your cooking. These Za’atar-crusted lamb chops are bursting with seasoned flavour and are deliciously tender. Perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired lunch.

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Za’atar-crusted lamb chops

Serves: 6 – 8

Cooking Time: 30 minutes + extra for chilling

Ingredients

Marinade
30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
juice of 1 lemon
5ml (1 tsp) dried oregano
5ml (1 tsp) honey
5ml (1 tsp) fresh ginger, finely grated
12 lamb chops, trimmed
Za’atar
30ml (2 tbsp) fresh thyme, finely chopped
15ml (1 tbsp) lemon zest, finely chopped
30ml (2 tbsp) white sesame seeds
15ml (1 tbsp) sumac
1ml (¼ tsp) chilli powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a non-metallic bowl. Add the chops and cover in the marinade. Cover and chill for 3 hours or overnight.

Combine the za’atar ingredients together. Remove the lamb chops from the marinade and scatter the za’atar over the chops. Leave for 15 minutes for the flavours to infuse.

Preheat a griddle pan and grill the chops over a moderate heat, for 8 – 10 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking.