Grilled Lamb Chops

Finding a gift for a guy has always been a difficult task for me starting from friends to father to brother to husband. And with all the hoopla surrounding Valentine’s Day I was at a loss to decide on a gift. Since both of us are foodies I decided to cook a special V-day lunch for hubby darling. And making lamb chops was the perfect way to do it. And the best part was it was a surprise for him. Since I don’t eat lamb, it was beyond his imagination that I would cook it. That was my gift to him. Now for his gift to me -- a French dinner in San Francisco. I love V-day :)
Ingredients:
Lamb chops – 1 lb
Garlic – 1 (finely chopped)
Spanish onion – 1 (finely chopped)
Lemon zest – 1 tsp
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Fresh thyme – ½ tsp
Cumin powder – ½ tsp
Coriander powder – ½ tsp
Red wine vinegar – 1 tbsp
Spanish olive oil – ¼ cup

Procedure:
In a non-metallic dish mix the garlic, onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, cumin and coriander powder, vinegar and olive oil together until thoroughly combined.

Now add the lamb chops to this marinade and coat well.

Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the refrigerator for 8-10 hours, turning once in a while.

Heat a grill pan.Brush the grill pan with a little oil.

Remove the lamb pieces from the marinade.Drain and reserve excess marinade.

Place lamb chops on the grill pan, turning frequently and brushing with the marinade, for 10 minutes or so, or until the chops are tender and cooked to your liking.

Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately with rice pilaf and/or grilled vegetables.