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    Home > Blog > Dinner > Harissa Grilled Lamb Chops

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    Harissa Grilled Lamb Chops

    by Teri Lyn Fisher · Published: Jul 10, 2014 · Modified: Nov 28, 2020

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    A platter of harissa grilled lamb chops with fresh apricot serrano salsa on couscous.A wooden cutting board of raw lamb chops being brushed with sauce.A clear mixing bowl of couscous ingredients with a wooden spoon.Open plastic containers of fresh apricots with linens on a marble countertop.A close up of harissa grilled lamb chops on a sheet pan.A close up of harissa grilled lamb chops with fresh apricot serrano salsa on couscous.The boyfriend and I have been grilling up a storm these last couple of weeks. We’ve been experimenting with different flavors and marinades for spare ribs, juicy lucy’s (a personal favorite of my guy), whole branzino, and lamb chops. Lately we’ve really been into adding a little spice and heat to all things grilled and one of our favorite dishes in the recent are these grilled lamb chops, brushed with a generous helping of harissa. If you don’t have harissa or don’t want to whip any up, feel free to substitute it with your favorite hot sauce. There’s just something about the flavors of lamb and heat-spice that go so well together.

    If you’re novice to lamb and grilling then I HIGHLY recommend starting out with lamb chops. They’re totally foolproof and grill up in minutes! You’ll feel super accomplished without having to go through too much fuss. I love how meaty lamb chops are, but that they’re not as overwhelming as an entire steak. Something that is also helpful is to think about how you cook your pork chops when you’re grilling lamb chops, because they’re pretty similar in the way they cook up. (i.e. time, temperature, etc.).

    Today we’re serving these chops up with a fresh stone fruit salsa. I love the combination of the sweet apricots and the spicy Serrano chilies, especially paired with the luscious chops. I think they balance each other out quite nicely. The honey is included in the salsa to help cut the heat from both the chops and salsa itself and if you can’t handle lots of heat, then the honey will really help. We put everything on a bed of pearled couscous just to round out the dish into a complete meal. I basically made a pearled couscous pilaf with pearled couscous, chopped shallots, slivered almonds, and chicken stock. Then I tossed in some lemon juice, dried cranberries and seasoned it with salt and pepper. Super simple. ☺

    If you’re looking for a low maintenance, but totally impressive and delicious dish to serve friends and family this summer, surprise them with these harissa marinated lamb chops with apricot-serrano chutney! Enjoy! xx, Jenny

    P.S. Remember that the American Lamb Board is hosting a super fun photo contest for a chance to win a trip for two to California. It’s so easy!

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    A platter of harissa grilled lamb chops with fresh apricot serrano salsa on couscous.

    Harissa Grilled Lamb Chops with a Fresh Apricot-Serrano Salsa

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    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 25 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Marinate Time: 45 mins
    Servings: 6

      INGREDIENTS  

    fresh apricot-serrano chutney

    • 6 ripe apricots, seeded and diced
    • 1 serrano, thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon honey, warmed
    • 2 tablespoons mined cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon minced mint leaves
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • juice of 1 lime
    • salt and pepper to taste

    assembly

    • ½ cup harissa
    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, plus more for brushing onto the grill (can sub vegetable oil)
    • 8 lamb chops, room temperature
    • salt and pepper to taste

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Preheat grill or grill-pan to medium-high heat.
    • Salsa: Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl and toss together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, gently toss together, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
    • In a small mixing bowl whisk together the harissa and coconut oil. Brush mixture onto both sides of the chops and generously season with salt and pepper. Allow chops to sit for 15 minutes.
    • Brush grill top with oil and grill chops (about 1 inch apart) for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
    • Remove from heat when the chops’ internal temperature reaches between 130-135 degrees and let rest for 5 to 7 minutes for medium doneness. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Serve with apricot-serrano salsa.
    Calories: 472kcal Carbohydrates: 12g Protein: 57g Fat: 21g Saturated Fat: 10g Cholesterol: 171mg Sodium: 439mg Potassium: 889mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 9g Vitamin A: 883IU Vitamin C: 8mg Calcium: 37mg Iron: 5mg

     

    July 10, 2014 / 9 Comments

    About Teri Lyn Fisher

    Teri Lyn Fisher is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food and cosmetics photographer. She is a big fan of hot dogs. #sfbTERI

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    1. Jill

      November 02, 2014 at 10:35 am

      This lamb recipe makes my head want to pop off it looks so good

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    2. Boozy Epicure

      July 14, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Any reason why you like coconut oil for the chops? Just personal preference? I haven’t used coconut oil before.

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      • Jenny Park

        July 14, 2014 at 9:30 am

        Totally a personal preference…the coconut oil also adds a nice, nutty flavor to the chops. Use any high smoke point oil you have! (Veg, canola, etc)

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    3. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      July 14, 2014 at 1:48 am

      can never go past a good lamb chop dish.. love the recipe – i can imagine how good it tastes! definitely will be adding this recipe to my repertoire. thanks!

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    4. tara

      July 11, 2014 at 10:42 am

      These look delicious! I made lamb one time in my house and my dog FREAKED OUT! I looked it up and apparently it smells like burning flesh to them… so I’ll definitely be making them outside on the grill :)

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    5. Anne Folger

      July 11, 2014 at 5:02 am

      Sounds amazing, love the flavor combo

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    6. Millie l Add A Little

      July 11, 2014 at 12:29 am

      I absolutely love everything about this dish! Harissa lamb chops, amazing giant couscous and ofcourse the apricot chutney!! mmmm!
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    7. dani

      July 10, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Um I love this idea! I’m actually making lamb shoulder chops for dinner tonight and am on an apricot rampage lately… totally might have to make a rendition of this (depending on what is in the fridge/pantry)

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    8. Rachael | Spache the Spatula

      July 10, 2014 at 11:10 am

      You had me at a spicy-apricot salsa—-MMMM!

      Thanks for reminding me that I need to eat more lamb with fruit stuffs this Summer! Now…if only I had a grill and cooking things indoors didn’t make my place 800 degrees, haha!

      Reply

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