Korean Grilled Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated in a savory Korean sauce with soy, sesame, and ginger, then grilled to perfection. A restaurant-quality dish ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 8 oz lamb chops (8 oz total)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and gochugaru in a bowl to create the marinade.
- 2
Pat lamb chops dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow dish and pour marinade over, turning to coat evenly. Let rest for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- 3
Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat (about 450°F). Oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- 4
Grill lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, basting with any remaining marinade halfway through cooking.
- 5
Transfer chops to a serving plate and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- shallow dish
- paper towels
- 12-inch grill pan or outdoor grill
- grill tongs
- pastry brush
- meat thermometer (optional)
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