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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dinner & Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mint pesto, pesto lamb
Servings: 4
Calories: 921kcal
- 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
- ⅛ 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
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.
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