A roasted rack of lamb is the perfect showstopper, especially when it comes to Easter dinner. Before you think lamb is a bit extra, trust us: lamb chops are an iconic and holiday-worthy meal you can make all by yourself. Even if you don't make lamb chops often, these easy-to-follow recipes will ensure the star of your Easter meal comes out amazing. Once you've figured out which of these 11 lamb chop recipes to make this season, be sure to pair it with one of these side dishes worthy of those lamb chops.
First of all, what is a lamb chop exactly? As their name suggests, lamb chops are a cut that can come from the rib, loin, shoulder, and sirloin portion of the lamb, with the most familiar being from the rib. If you've ever had a rack of lamb or a crown roast, you likely already know that lamb is an easy (yet still super impressive) protein to serve for any dinner, whether it be Easter or just a regular weeknight dinner. Feel free to play around with all the different kinds of lamb chops too! Roasting lamb shoulder is just as good (and simple) as roasting a regular ol' rotisserie chicken, and will yield ultra-tender chops.
Best of all, lamb chops can be taken in so many flavorful directions. Our lamb marinade is our go-to for when we're craving Greek, and our Moroccan lamb tagine is impossible to mess up and will instantly transport you to Marrakesh.
To round out your meal, check out our favorite Easter desserts and Easter side dishes next. And if you're lucky to have leftovers, check out all our favorite ways to use up leftover lamb.
Rack Of Lamb
A roasted rack of lamb is the perfect showstopper, especially when it comes to Easter dinner. If working with lamb isn't something you do often, it can seem intimidating. But trust us, it's really simple.
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Perfect Roast Lamb
Roasting a lamb shoulder is just as easy, if not easier, than roasting a chicken, no matter if you keep it as chops or roast it whole. Bonus points if you roast the meat on top of a bed of potatoes. (And why wouldn't you?)
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Garlicky Lamb Chops
When you need a super-fast weeknight dinner, lamb chops are the way to go. They're quick to make and just as easy as pork chops! Be sure to let them rest at least 5 minutes before digging in; that way, all those delicious juices will be locked into the meat rather than dripping down your chin. 😉
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Lamb Marinade
Few types of meat scream “special occasion” like lamb. Whether it's a dainty and delicious rib chop, a slow-cooked shank, or a centerpiece-worthy leg of lamb, this Greek yogurt marinade will make it even more special.
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Best-Ever Lamb Stew
Hearty, flavorful lamb stew can be yours in under 2 hours, and all in one pot! With a rich, velvety broth and tender pieces of lamb, you'd be hard-pressed to find a cozier cold weather meal.
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Moroccan Lamb Tagine
Get ready to have your kitchen smell just like your favorite Moroccan restaurant. The dish traditionally uses lots of spices both savory and ones that lean more sweet, like cinnamon and cardamom, leading to a result that's so well-balanced and complex, without a ton of work. Serve it over perfectly cooked couscous for the best meal ever.
Get the Moroccan Lamb Tagine recipe.
Lamb Chops & Snap Pea Salad
This is one dish you'll wish you had leftovers of, especially when you serve them up with this fresh and crunchy salad of lightly pickled fennel and onion, snap peas, and herbs.
Get the Lamb Chops & Snap Pea Salad recipe from Good Housekeeping.
Grilled Lamb Chops
Add these garlic-and-herb marinated lamb chops to your list of grilling recipes for the ultimate backyard cookout. Top them with marinated olives and serve with your favorite potato salad.
Get the Grilled Lamb Chops recipe from The Pioneer Woman.
Greek Lamb, Orzo, & Spinach Salad
Classic Greek ingredients and seasonings such as lamb, orzo, spinach, lemon, and oregano unite to form this fantastic summer salad.
Get the Greek Lamb, Orzo, & Spinach Salad recipe from Woman's Day.
