Grilled Lamb Cutlets Mint Yogurt (Printable version)
Tender grilled lamb enriched with fresh herbs and a cooling mint yogurt accompaniment.
# List of ingredients:
→ Lamb
01 - 8 lamb cutlets (approximately 1.32 pounds)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Mint Yogurt Sauce
09 - 7 ounces Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
15 - Lemon wedges
16 - Fresh mint sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat the lamb cutlets thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - In a separate small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, chopped mint, parsley, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover and chill until serving.
03 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove lamb cutlets from the marinade, letting excess drip off.
04 - Grill the cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust timing to desired doneness. Remove from grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
05 - Serve the grilled lamb cutlets accompanied by the mint yogurt sauce, lemon wedges, and fresh mint sprigs.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The whole thing happens in 25 minutes start to finish, making it feel restaurant-quality without the stress.
- That mint yogurt is the kind of cooling contrast that makes lamb sing, especially on warm evenings when you want something bright and fresh.
- Lamb cutlets are forgiving—they're naturally tender, so there's no risk of drying them out if you're not a grill expert.
02 -
- If your lamb cutlets are too thin, they'll overcook before you blink—aim for cutlets about half an inch thick so they stay juicy inside.
- Don't skip the resting step, even though it feels impatient to wait 2 minutes. That's when all the good happens inside the meat.
03 -
- Bring your lamb cutlets to room temperature for 10 minutes before grilling so they cook evenly all the way through without the outside burning.
- The yogurt sauce tastes better the next day after the flavors have had time to get to know each other, so make it ahead if you're entertaining.