Name: Lemon and thyme lamb chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 lamb chump chops, trimmed; 2 lemons, finely grated zest, juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; 2 zucchini, sliced lengthways; salad leaves, lemon wedges, to serve

Lemon and thyme lamb chops

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Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

12M

Total

27M

Ingredients

4 lamb chump chops, trimmed

2 lemons, finely grated zest, juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1 tablespoon chopped thyme

2 zucchini, sliced lengthways

salad leaves, lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Place lamb in a single layer in a shallow dish.

2.In a bowl, combine lemon, oil, mustard and thyme; season to taste. Pour over lamb, turning to coat. Set aside at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally.

3.Meanwhile, preheat a char-grill or barbecue plate on high. Reduce heat to medium; cook lamb 4-5 minutes each side, until cooked to taste. Remove; rest, covered, 5 minutes. Char-grill zucchini 1-2 minutes each side, until tender.

4.Serve lamb with zucchini, salad and a lemon wedge on the side.

Parsley can be used as an alternative to thyme.
Note

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