Grilled Lamb with Plantain
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This grilled lamb with plantain is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour. The tender lamb chops get rubbed with warming spices like cumin and smoked paprika, then hit the grill alongside sweet caramelized plantains. Lamb is incredibly nutrient dense, packed with iron and B vitamins that help keep your energy up. What I love most is how simple it really is once you've done your prep, plus the fresh lime juice and cilantro at the end make it feel special without any fussy techniques. Give this one a try soon.
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Ingredients
- 8lamb chops(1.5 inches thick, trimmed)
- 2ripe plantains(peeled and sliced lengthwise into 3 pieces each)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonground cumin
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 2 sprigsfresh thyme
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonslime juice
- 59 mlfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 1red onion(thinly sliced)
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Instructions
- 1
Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels and place in a shallow bowl. Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub this marinade evenly over both sides of the lamb chops and let sit for 15 minutes.
Tip: Marinating allows the spices to penetrate the meat for deeper flavor.
- 2
Preheat your grill to high heat (around 400°F) and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Tip: A hot grill creates a beautiful crust on the lamb.
- 3
Brush the plantain slices on both sides with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Tip: Oil prevents plantains from sticking to the grill.
- 4
Place the lamb chops on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side without moving them, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
Tip: Don't flip too early—let them develop a nice crust first.
- 5
Simultaneously, grill the plantain slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.
Tip: The natural sugars in plantains will caramelize beautifully on the grill.
- 6
Transfer the cooked lamb and plantains to a serving platter and drizzle with fresh lime juice.
Tip: Lime juice brightens all the flavors.
- 7
Garnish the dish with fresh cilantro and sliced red onion, then serve immediately while still warm.
Tip: Red onion adds a fresh, sharp contrast to the rich lamb.
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