If you want to get in the mood for a future trip to Greece, or just turn your kitchen into a Greek inspired eatery for the evening, try a few of my favorite dishes inspired by Mediterranean flavors. For the main, try these Mint Marinated Lamb Chops, with Red Wine Reduction Sauce.

You’re gonna love it!

Serves: 6 with two lamb chops per person

Recipe Ingredients:

For the Lamb

12 French cut, bone in lamb chops
2 Fresh garlic cloves
1/4 Cup fresh mint leaves
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Black Pepper to taste

For the Red Wine Reduction Sauce

12Fresh garlic clove
10-12 Mint leaves
1 Shallot
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Cup red wine

Recipe Steps:

Step 1 – Cut and Marinate Lamb Chops

Cut the lamb into individual chops.

Finely chop the garlic and mint.

Rub oil, garlic, and mint onto both sides of lamb chops.

Pepper lightly.

(Marinate for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator if you can, to let the mint and garlic permeate the meat).

Step 2 – Prepare Red Wine Reduction Sauce

In a small sauce pan, sauté the shallots in oil until soft, add garlic and sauté a minute more.

Add finely chopped mint and wine.

Reduce liquid by half over medium heat.

Add butter and continue to stir as sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

Remove from heat until ready to serve.

(Reheat immediate before serving.)

Step 3 – Grill Lamb and Serve with Sauce

Place lamb chops on grill over medium heat (400 degrees), and grill until medium rare.

Turn after 3-4 minutes and grill the other side for 3-4 minutes.

Don't overcook, lamb should be pink on the inside. Internal temperature should read 145 degrees F.

Remove lamb chops from grill and serve immediately.

Heat Red Wine Reduction Sauce and pour over lamb.

Serve with our Greek Menu, including Orzo Sautéed with Fresh Vegetables.