Lamb Chops with Greek Lemon-Garlic Marinade

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 8 lamb rib or loin chops, cut 1/2 inch thick

Instructions

1. For marinade: In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, oregano, garlic and black pepper.
2. Trim fat from chops. Place chops in a self-sealing plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over chops and seal bag.
3. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
4. Drain chops, discarding marinade.
5. Heat broiler. Place chops on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 10 to 15 minutes for medium (160 degrees F), turning meat over after half the broiling time.
6. Transfer to a serving platter.