Grilled Lamb Chops with Rosemary-Arugula Pesto

Name: Grilled Lamb Chops with Rosemary-Arugula Pesto
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 lamb loin chops, at least 1-inch thick (approx. 2 pounds); 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided; ½ tsp. black pepper; 6 Tbsp. pine nuts; 2 cups baby arugula; ¼ cup rosemary leaves (stripped off the woody stems); 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prep:1h 15minCook:30min

Lamb chops are a tender, flavorful cut of meat that cook up quickly on the stove or the grill, making them perfect weeknight fare. In this recipe, we serve grilled lamb chops with a fresh, herbaceous herb pesto that comes together in just minutes in the food processor.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:46:41 GMT