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Grilled Lamb Chops, Peaches + Parmesan Mint Pesto

Easy fresh outdoor grill entertaining for your party! Grilled Lamb Chops, Peaches, and Parmesan Mint Pesto. Serve with cool drinks and a salad. {Sponsored}
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner & Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mint pesto, pesto lamb
Servings: 4
Calories: 921kcal

Ingredients

  • 1   rack of lamb (French trimmed), cut into chops 8 chops
  • 4 fresh peaches halved/pits removed
  • 1 handful of mint sprigs for garnish

grilled peaches:

  • 8 peach halves
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

seasoned mint salt rub:

  • ½ cup kosher sea salt
  • cup ground black pepper
  • 15 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 lemons zested

parmesan mint pesto: 

  • 20 leaves fresh mint
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup un-toasted pine nuts
  • ¼ cup parmesan grated
  • a pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

preheat your grill to 400 degrees.

    prepare the parmesan mint pesto:

    • In a mini food processor, (or finely chop on a cutting board): the mint, garlic, untoasted pine nuts, parmesan, and a pinch of salt. 
    • Slowly add the olive oil to the moving food processor, (or mix in a small bowl if doing by hand).  
    • It should be thick and chunky like a paste, not drippy with olive oil. Set aside until your lamb chops and peaches are grilled.

    prepare the lamb chops:

    • Make the seasoned mint salt rub: mix salt, black pepper, mint leaves, and lemon zest in a mini food processor (or chop finely on board). Rub the lamb chops generously with the seasoned mint salt rub on both sides.

    prepare the grilled peaches:

    • Wash and cut peaches in half, remove pits and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

    grill the lamb chops and peaches:

    • Place the lamb chops and peaches (cut side down) on the grill, and close the lid for 4-5 minutes.
    • Carefully open the grill, and flip over the lamb chops and cook another 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
    • Check the peaches, and remove from grill once they have nice grill marks to a platter. 
    • Serve grilled lamb chops and grilled peaches arranged on a platter with parmesan mint pesto over each lamb chop.
    • Garnish with extra mint. Serve with cool drinks and a salad.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4g | Calories: 921kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 14610mg | Potassium: 1237mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 1725IU | Vitamin C: 60.4mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 4.1mg