Last Updated on February 24, 2022 by Chef Mireille
Chimichurri Lamb Chop Dinner
Chimichurri Lamb Dinner with Grilled Shishito Peppers and Wild Rice Pilaf is a gourmet style dinner that comes together easily for a weeknight meal.
Chimichurri is an Argentinian Garlic & Parsley sauce that is full of so much flavor. It is so easy to put together – just whiz a few ingredients in the food processor. Check out the recipe here!
Chimichurri is such a versatile condiment. In this recipe, I use it as both a marinade and an accompanying sauce and is perfect to quickly flavor up Grilled Lamb Chops. Keep some Chimichurri in the fridge at all times and you will never be at a loss as to how to get dinner on the table quickly.
Today I am giving you a complete dinner to prepare for your family on any day of the week and it comes together quickly and easily. s
Dinner Menu
- Chimichurri Lamb Chops
- Grilled Shishito Peppers
- Wild Rice Pilaf
Here are some other side dishes you might like to have to accompany your lamb chops so it’s not Lamb Chops and Wild Rice Pilaf every week!
- Balsamic Glazed Beets
- Herb Butter Roasted Asparagus
- Moroccan Couscous Salad
- Quinoa Corn Salad
- Wheatberry Kale Salad
- Sweet & Sour Cabbage
Chimichurri Lamb Chop Dinner
Ingredients
- 4 lamb chops about 2 ½ lbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup chimichurri
- 1 lb. shishito peppers
Instructions
- Season lamb well with salt and pepper.
- Add chimichurri and coat the lamb well on all sides with the chimichurri.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes, however, overnight is best.
- Brush a grill pan with olive oil and heat well.
- Add lamb chops and grill on both sides, to desired doneness.
- Garnish with more chimichurri, as desired.
- In the same grill pan, add the shishito peppers.
- Grill them on both sides for a few minutes until they become blistered.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve with Wild Rice Pilaf
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What A Delicious looking dinner recipe. Thank you so much for sharing. Will try this soon
You must come back and let me know how you enjoyed it when you do. It really does make a great meal!
I love chimichurri and I love lamb so I’m sure I’d love this combination together! great recipe thanks for sharing.
Then you will definitely love the meal. Can’t wait to hear how you enjoy it!
I’d never tried lamb chops with chimichurri sauce, well I’ll not make that mistake again, it was delicious!
I am glad you like the combination – yes they marry well together.
I love chimichurri. I bet it would be great on lamb chops.
Chimichurri is such a great versatile condiment and is as good on lamb as with any other protein.
My goodness this looks delicious! Lamb and chimichurri make the perfect combination. Can’t wait to try this!
as far as I’m concerned, anything can be made better with chimichurri. If you like lamb, you will definitely like this combination.
WHat a great meal! I love the chimichurri sauce wit this. Such a great way to get lots of flavor!
yes chimichurri is an easy way to pump a lot of flavor into a simple meal!
I’m sure this chimichurri sauce would go well on just about everything! Even eggs! I need to make lamb more often. Looks so delicious!
yes it is such a versatile condiment that can go with anything.
I LOVE Chimichurri on almost anything! Recipe looks delicious and I love the addition of the peppers for an bit of an extra kick to the dish.
yes chimichurri and shishito make a great combination. Hope you enjoy it!
This recipe makes me want to run out and buy lamb chops right away! The chimichurri sauce pairs deliciously with the lamb. I love all these flavors. Wonderful recipe.
Definitely do – Get those lamb chops for dinner tonight!
I went to a conference last week and learned all about lamb so I cannot wait to try this recipe!
Wow – that sounds like a cool conference. You must come back and let me know how you liked the recipe or you can tag me on instagram with your pics @chefmireille
Great recipe! Also love the various options for serving chimichurri.
Yes Chimichurri really is such a versatile condiment.