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Garlic butter BBQ lamb loin chops served with lemon and parsley

Garlic Butter BBQ Lamb Loin Chops

Juicy lamb loin chops cooked on the barbecue and basted with rich garlic butter. A quick and easy lamb recipe full of flavour.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Rest:5 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: bbq lamb chops, BBQ lamb loin chops, garlic butter lamb chops, lamb loin chop recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Kate Brodhurst

Ingredients

  • 8-10 lamb loin chops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 50g butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Remove the lamb loin chops from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking.
  • In a small saucepan melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Set aside.
  • Preheat the barbecue to medium high heat. Brush the lamb chops with olive oil and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Place the chops on the hot grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side.
  • Turn the chops and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the second side, spooning the garlic butter over the chops as they finish cooking.
  • Remove the lamb from the barbecue and rest for 5 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  1. COOKS NOTES:
    Oven Temps:     Oven temperatures are for conventional, if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C.
    Measurements: We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon = 5 ml, 1 tablespoon = 20 ml and 1 cup =  250 ml.
    Herbs: All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed.
    Vegetables: All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified.
    Eggs: We use extra-large size and eggs are 55-60 g each, unless specified
  2. Lamb Loin Chops: Choose lamb loin chops around 2 to 3 cm thick for best results.
  3. Alternative Cuts: You can also use lamb forequarter chops or lamb cutlets for this recipe. Cooking time stays similar, though thinner cutlets cook a little faster on the BBQ.
  4. Watch The Thickness: Thicker lamb chops take slightly longer to cook. Thinner chops or cutlets cook faster, so keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
  5. Ideal Heat: Cook over medium high heat so the outside caramelises while the inside stays juicy.
  6. Temperature: Use a meat thermometer if you want precise doneness.
  7. Resting Time Matters: Rest the lamb for 5 minutes before serving so the juices settle.