Grilled Lamb with Okra
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This grilled lamb with okra is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour. The tender lamb chops get a beautiful crust on the grill while the okra softens alongside them, all kissed with a Mediterranean marinade of lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. Okra is packed with fiber and vitamins that support digestion, and I love how it becomes almost creamy when cooked. The best part? You only need one grill and minimal prep work, leaving you more time to enjoy dinner with the people you care about.
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Ingredients
- 8lamb chops(about 2 inches thick)
- 1½ poundsfresh okra(trimmed)
- 118 mllemon juice
- 177 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 sprigsfresh rosemary
- 2 sprigsfresh thyme
- 1½ teaspoonssea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ½ teaspooncumin
- 2 tablespoonspomegranate molasses
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Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, pomegranate molasses, and all spices to create the marinade.
Tip: Make the marinade while your grill is coming up to temperature for efficiency.
- 2
Place lamb chops in a large resealable bag or shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them, reserving the other half for the okra. Seal and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the okra.
Tip: Don't skip the marinating step—it tenderizes the lamb and infuses flavor.
- 3
Toss the trimmed okra with the reserved marinade, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until evenly coated.
Tip: Pat okra dry before marinating to help it brown better on the grill.
- 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Tip: If using a gas grill, preheat for 10-15 minutes; for charcoal, wait until coals are white and hot.
- 5
Remove lamb chops from marinade and place them on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer if you prefer medium to well-done.
Tip: Avoid moving the chops frequently—let them develop a nice crust before flipping.
- 6
In the last few minutes of lamb cooking, place the marinated okra directly on the grill grates in a single layer and grill for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until charred and tender.
Tip: Use a grill basket if available to prevent okra from falling through the grates.
- 7
Transfer cooked lamb chops to a warm plate and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
Tip: Resting is crucial for maintaining tenderness and moisture in the meat.
- 8
Arrange grilled okra alongside the rested lamb chops on serving plates and drizzle any remaining warm marinade over both components.
Tip: Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and additional fresh herbs if desired.
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