Merguez style lamb chops

Name: Merguez style lamb chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 330 ml (1 1/2 cups) Greek yogurt; Juice of 1/2 fresh lime; 125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh parsley, finely chopped; 125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh mint, finely chopped; 80 ml (1/4 cup approximately) olive oil; 2 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tsp coriander seeds; 2 tsp fennel seeds; 3 tsp smoked mild paprika; 2 tsp sea salt; 1 small pinch of cayenne pepper flakes; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 12 Quebec lamb chops (approximately 1 kg / 2 lb total); A handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Preparation 15 min
Refrigeration 1 h
Cooking 10 min
Servings 4
Freezing Absolutely

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Ingredients for the sauce

330 ml (1 1/2 cups) Greek yogurt
Juice of 1/2 fresh lime
125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh parsley, finely chopped
125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh mint, finely chopped
80 ml (1/4 cup approximately) olive oil

Lamb chops

2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp coriander seeds
2 tsp fennel seeds
3 tsp smoked mild paprika
2 tsp sea salt
1 small pinch of cayenne pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
12 Quebec lamb chops (approximately 1 kg / 2 lb total)
A handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

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Preparation

In a bowl, put the yogurt, lime juice, parsley, mint, and oil. Mix well and set aside in the fridge.
In a small skillet heated over medium heat, put all the spices (except garlic and rosemary). Toast dry for 2 minutes to awaken the flavors. Pour the toasted spices into a food processor and grind finely. Add the garlic and rosemary, then mix well.
Place the lamb chops on a cutting board. Drizzle a thin stream of olive oil on each chop. Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the meat and massage to work in the flavors! Set aside in the fridge for 1 hour.
Preheat the barbecue to high heat (or a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat) and reduce to medium heat. Oil the grill.
Remove the lamb chops and let them come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Oil the barbecue grill and cook the chops for about 4 minutes on each side for a rosy interior. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and accompany with the fresh herb yogurt sauce with lime!