Grilled Charmoula Lamb Chops

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro sprigs
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2 small garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 (1 1/4-inch-thick) loin lamb chops (10 oz total), trimmed

Steps

1. Blend everything except lamb chops in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute. Pat chops dry and put on a plate. Rub 2 tablespoons charmoula all over them, then cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the grill while the chops marinate. For charcoal, open the bottom vents before lighting. The fire is medium-hot when you can hold a hand 5 inches above the rack for 3 to 4 seconds. For gas, preheat the burners on high with the grill covered for 10 minutes, then reduce to moderate.
3. Grill on a lightly oiled rack, covering only for a gas grill. Turn the chops once and cook to medium-rare, about 8 minutes total. Move to a plate and rest loosely covered for 10 minutes.