Grilled Lamb Chops With Fresh Nectarine Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 nectarines, pitted and diced
• 1 ripe tomato, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 (4 ounce) boneless lamb loin chops

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 33 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
• to make the salsa, place the nectarines, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to blend. season to taste with salt. cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
• stir the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. place the olive oil in a small bowl. brush the lamb chops with oil, and season both sides evenly with the cumin mixture.
• place lamb loin chops on the preheated grill. cook until lightly browned and juices run clear, about 4 minutes on each side. place lamb chops on serving plates, and top with a generous spoonful of salsa.