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Yogurt-Marinated Lamb with Lemon, Cumin, and Coriander (Lebanese Style)

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This Lebanese-style yogurt-marinated lamb combines tangy yogurt, warm spices, and fresh lemon to create juicy, flavorful lamb chops. Perfect for grilling or indoor cooking, it’s an easy yet elegant dish ideal for gatherings or weeknight dinners.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes (excluding marination)
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilled or Broiled
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 900 g lamb chops or lamb steaks (about 2 lb)
  • 1 cup (240 g) plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat lamb dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, coriander, sumac, and garlic.
  3. Coat lamb thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
  4. Remove lamb from fridge 15 minutes before cooking.
  5. For outdoor grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high and cook lamb for 4 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
  6. For indoor cooking: Sear lamb in a hot cast iron pan for 2 minutes per side, then broil for 4–8 minutes.
  7. Let rest 2 minutes before serving. Serve warm with Middle Eastern-inspired sides.

Notes

  • Marinate up to 24 hours, but not longer to avoid mushy texture.
  • Add chopped mint or chili flakes to marinade for variation.
  • Whole-milk yogurt is preferred, but low-fat or dairy-free options can be used.
  • Great with lentils, rice, roasted vegetables, or fresh salads.

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