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Herb-Crusted Sardinian Lamb Chops with Caper Salsa

Name: Herb-Crusted Sardinian Lamb Chops with Caper Salsa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 8 lamb chops (~2 inches thick); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh mint sprigs; Lemon wedges

Juicy lamb chops crusted with aromatic herbs, paired with a zesty caper salsa, perfect for a special dinner occasion.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 2, 2025

Herb-Crusted Sardinian Lamb Chops with Caper Salsa — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lamb Chops

For the Herb Crust

For the Caper Salsa

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 654 kcal
Protein: 43 g
Carbs: 15 g
Fat: 51 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2616 kcal
Protein: 172 g
Carbs: 60 g
Fat: 205 g
Fiber: 8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
8 lamb chops (~2 inches thick)	1600	160	0	120	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup fresh parsley chopped	22	2	4	0	2
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves chopped	11	1	3	0	2
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped	8	0	2	0	1
1 tablespoon lemon zest	6	0	2	0	1
4 cloves garlic minced	18	1	4	0	0
1/2 cup breadcrumbs	200	6	38	2	2
1/4 cup capers rinsed and drained	6	1	1	0	0
1 small shallot finely chopped	7	0	2	0	0
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes diced	15	1	4	0	1
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil	480	0	0	55	0
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar	3	0	0	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh mint sprigs	0	0	0	0	0
Lemon wedges	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Lamb Chops

1
Season Lamb
Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
2
Marinate
Let them marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Creating the Herb Crust

1
Combine Herbs
In a bowl, combine parsley, mint, rosemary, lemon zest, garlic, and breadcrumbs.
2
Mix
Mix well until thoroughly combined.
Tip: Ensure the herbs are completely dry before chopping to avoid clumping.

How to Make Herb-Crusted Sardinian Lamb Chops with Caper Salsa

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Herb Coating
Pat the herb mixture onto both sides of the lamb chops, pressing firmly.
2
Grilling
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill chops for 4-5 minutes per side.