Joe Roshkovsky
Impressive Mediterranean Delight: Marinated Lamb with Mint & Dill
This exquisite Mediterranean dish combines succulent marinated lamb with refreshing mint and dill, resulting in a flavor-packed experience. The lamb absorbs the lively flavors of a lemony herb marinade, and is then grilled to perfection. Paired with a light mint and dill yogurt sauce, this dish promises to impress at any dinner gathering.
Ingredients
For the Marinated Lamb
– 1 kg lamb chops or lamb shoulder, cut into pieces
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 lemon, juiced
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
– 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mint & Dill Yogurt Sauce
– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
– 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Lamb
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped mint, chopped dill, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the lamb pieces to the bowl, ensuring each piece is well-coated with the marinade.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
Step 2: Prepare the Mint & Dill Yogurt Sauce
1. In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, chopped mint, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 3: Grill the Lamb
1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Remove the lamb from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off.
3. Grill the lamb pieces for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
Step 4: Serve
1. Arrange the grilled lamb on a serving platter.
2. Drizzle some of the Mint & Dill Yogurt Sauce over the lamb, and serve the rest of the sauce on the side.
3. Garnish with additional fresh mint and dill if desired.
Enjoy your Impressive Mediterranean Delight with a side of couscous or a fresh salad for a complete Mediterranean feast.
