Grilled Herb-Marinated Lamb Ribs

Ingredients

• Lamb ribs (2 pounds)
• Olive oil (1/4 cup)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Fresh thyme (2 teaspoons, chopped)
• Fresh rosemary (2 teaspoons, chopped)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Mint yogurt sauce (for serving)
• Plain yogurt (1 cup)
• Fresh mint leaves (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
• Garlic (1 clove, minced)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Rub the marinade generously all over the lamb ribs, ensuring each rib is well coated.
3. Cover the marinated ribs with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.
4. While the ribs are marinating, prepare the mint yogurt sauce. In a bowl, mix together plain yogurt, minced garlic, chopped mint leaves, salt, and lemon juice until well combined. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
5. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it's hot enough to sear the meat.
6. Remove the lamb ribs from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before grilling.
7. Grill the lamb ribs for about 15 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
8. Once grilled to perfection, remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
9. Serve the grilled lamb ribs hot, accompanied by the refreshing mint yogurt sauce for dipping.