Turkish Coffee Rubbed Lamb Chops

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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keywords Gluten Free
Difficulty Easy
Servings 4 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
I came up with this recipe a few months after returning from Turkey, even though coffee rubbed lamb chops aren't really a traditional dish in Turkey. Turkish coffee is very unique and very strong; you can find it a specialty food stores. Slightly spicy and sizzling with oil, these chops are sure to make your mouth water. Buy the chops on the rack and have the butcher cut them for you in order to get the best quality and meatiest chops.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 598kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Turkish coffee
  • 1 Tbsp Turkish coffee
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 Tbsp coriander ground
  • 1 Tbsp fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • sunflower oil
  • 12 meaty lamb chops

Instructions

  • Combine all the spices in a bowl and set aside.
  • Pat the lamb chops dry and drizzle with a little olive oil. Sprinkle a generous amount of spice rub (about a tsp) on each chop and rub it in. Flip the chops and repeat on the other side. Refrigerate the chops for 30 minutes to an hour to marinate. Then remove from the fridge and let sit on the counter to bring to room temperature (up to 30 minutes).
  • Add 1/4 cup of sunflower or safflower oil to a large cast iron skillet or grill pan (preferably large enough to fit all the chops at once). Heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, place the chops in the pan and listen for the sear. If you don't hear them sear, the oil is not hot enough and they won't crisp up as well. Cook the lamb chops for about 7 minutes on either side for medium doneness, occasionally basting or spooning the hot oil over the meat. Make sure to not overcook.
  • Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Serve with tabouleh, couscous, or a light herb pilaf.

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 957mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 956IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 6mg

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Hi! Welcome to The Dynamic Dish! I'm Erin - a geophysicist who is passionate about food and culinary science. Here you will find a collection of my favorite recipes, both collected and original, as well as educational posts and reviews on ingredients and cooking techniques. Please check out the welcome post for more information about the site!