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Moroccan Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops

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From: American Lamb Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Total: 35 min.

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Marinate lamb in this aromatic spice blend—a quick and enticing main course dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 lamb chops (loin, rib, sirloin, or shoulder)
  • 2 Tbs sugar
  • 1 Tbs cumin, ground
  • 2 tsp tumeric, ground
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander, ground
  • 1/2 tsp crushed chilies
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cloves, ground
  • Oil, as needed

Directions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, cumin, turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, coriander, chilies, cinnamon, and clove.
  • Pierce lamb with a fork several times on all sides; brush with oil then coat with the spice mixture.
  • Let stand for 1 hour before cooking.
  • Cook times will vary depending on thickness of chops.
  • For 1-inch chops, broil or grill over medium heat for approximately 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
  • Or, pan fry chops, then transfer to a baking sheet; finish cooking at 400F until desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 243
  Calories from Fat 148 (61%)
(25%)Total Fat 16g
(35%)Saturated Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
(20%)Cholesterol 59mg
(2%)Sodium 57mg
(8%)Potassium 282mg
Total Carbohydrate 9g
(4%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(30%)Protein 15g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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