Grilled Lamb Chop Appetizer – Sybaritica

This Grilled Lamb Chop Appetizer features loin chops marinated with Mint, grilled with Rosemary and Garlic, then served with sautéed Sweet Bell Peppers.

• 4 Lamb Loin Chops
• ½ Cup Mint Sauce
• ¼ Cup Plain Yoghurt
• 1 pinch Salt
• ½ tsp. Garlic Purée
• ¾ tsp. Chopped Fresh Rosemary
• ¼ Cup each Red and Green Bell Pepper sliced into strips
• ½ tsp. Minced Garlic
• 1 Tbsp Dry Sherry

• Put the Chops in a suitable dish with the Mint Sauce and marinate for at least two hours, turning the Chops periodically.
• Mix the Yoghurt, Salt, Garlic Puree, and Rosemary together in a small bowl.
• Grill the Chops on all sides at a moderately high heat, basting with the Yoghurt blend, and turning at frequent intervals for approximately 8 minutes in all for medium rare.
• While the Chops are grilling, heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the Pepper strips with the Minced Garlic for a moment or two, then add the Sherry and continue cooking until the Sherry is evaporated.
• Remove the Pepper strips to a serving plate, or plates, and place the Chops on top.
• Garnish as desired and serve while still hot.