Herb-Crusted Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto

Elevate spring with these Herb-Crusted Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto, ready in 25 minutes! Tender lamb chops coated in a fragrant herb crust are grilled and paired with a zesty mint pesto—perfect for a flavorful, elegant meal.

Why It’s a Spring Standout

These lamb chops blend savory herbs with juicy meat, complemented by a fresh mint pesto. They’re quick, sophisticated, and grill-ready—ideal for special dinners.

Ingredients

• Lamb Chops:
• 8 lamb chops (about 1 lb)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• Mint Pesto:
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp almonds or pine nuts
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper

How to Make It

1. Mix 2 tbsp olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub onto lamb chops.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chops 3-4 min per side for medium (135°F/57°C).
3. Blend mint, 1/4 cup olive oil, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Serve chops hot with mint pesto drizzled or on the side.

Recipe Card: Herb-Crusted Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 420 kcal

Ingredients

• Lamb Chops:
• 8 lamb chops (~1 lb)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• Mint Pesto:
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp almonds or pine nuts
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Combine 2 tbsp oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper. Coat lamb chops.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chops 3-4 min per side (135°F/57°C for medium).
3. Blend mint, 1/4 cup oil, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper until smooth.
4. Serve chops with pesto.

Notes

• Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
• Use fresh herbs if available.