20 Simple Lamb Recipes for Chops, Roasts, Skewers and More

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Mardi Michels

Sick of chicken? Switch up your weeknight protein to include lamb. It's easier to cook than you think, and here, we've rounded up a selection of easy-to-prepare, yet impressive-to-serve dishes. From simple lamb chops to a whole rack of lamb, there's a lamb recipe for every season so you can enjoy this juicy, rich, underappreciated meat, any time of year.

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Easy Grilled Lamb Pops

Fire up the grill for a delicious main that takes just foru minutes to cook buttery-soft chops. Seasoned with just salt and pepper, pair with your choice of spring-like lemon and garlic mint sauce or vibrant cilantro lime sauce. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/blog/1-dish-2-ways-quick-easy-grilled-lamb-pops-34722/" target="_blank">Easy Grilled Lamb Pops</a>
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Apricot-Smoked Chile Glaze Lamb Tacos with Tomato-Cucumber Salsa

Change up your Taco Tuesday by using lamb! This version is loaded with apricot and chipotle-glazed lamb, along with a homemade tomato-cucumber salsa. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/apricot-smoked-chile-glaze-lamb-tacos-with-tomato-cucumber-salsa-/16211/" target="_blank">Bobby Flay's Apricot-Smoked Chile Glaze Lamb Tacos with Tomato-Cucumber Salsa</a>
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Grilled Lamb Meatball Sandwich

Kick your meatball sandwich game up a notch! For the ultimate meatball sandwich, use made-from-scratch grilled lamb balls filled with mint, parsley and feta. Serve with a creamy tzatziki in oregano-spiced pizza dough instead of pita, for a Greek-inspired sandwich that’s perfect for casual entertaining. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-lamb-meatball-sandwich/13689/" target="_blank">Grilled Lamb Meatball Sandwich</a>
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Grilled Lamb Loin with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette

Lamb loin is a delicate cut of meat that grills up beautifully. Add the tanginess of a sundried tomato vinaigrette to keep it light and fresh. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-lamb-loin-with-sundried-tomato-vinaigrette/12560/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Grilled Lamb Loin with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette</a>
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Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Impress guests with this restaurant-worthy rack of lamb with a crunchy herbed coating. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/herb-crusted-rack-of-lamb/9142/" target="_blank">Laura Calder's Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb</a>
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Lamb Shoulder with Prune and Cognac Stuffing

Boneless lamb shoulder is stuffed with a fresh filling of toasted pine nuts, prunes, sautéed onions, cognac, fresh mint and rosemary for a crowd-pleasing dish. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/lamb-shoulder-with-prune-and-cognac-stuffing/3751/" target="_blank">Christine Cushing’s Lamb Shoulder with Prune and Cognac Stuffing</a>
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Grilled Lamb Meatball Flatbread with Grilled Tomato Sauce

This easy-to-prepare flatbread is topped with flavourful meatballs, a smoky tomato sauce, fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/valeries-home-cooking/recipe/grilled-lamb-meatball-flatbread-with-grilled-tomato-sauce/20985/" target="_blank">Valerie Bertinelli’s Grilled Lamb Meatball Flatbread with Grilled Tomato Sauce</a>
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Giada's Grilled Lamb Chops

Tender grilled lamb chops are a show-stopping main course, perfect for your table. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giadas-grilled-lamb-chops/15458/" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Grilled Lamb Chops</a>
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