What type of lamb chops?
Baby lamb rib chops (costolette) — each from a young animal so they're small and tender. If you can only get larger rib chops, pound them thinner.
Italian · dinner
Agnello a Scottadito
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70m
Total time
4
Servings
380
kcal
easy
Difficulty
May 18, 2026
INGREDIENTS.
4
Meat
- 12 pieces (~70 g each) baby lamb rib chops, thin
Pantry
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
Produce
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon, juice only
- 2 lemon wedges, to serve
Spice
- to taste black pepper, cracked
THE METHOD.
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FAQ · Things people ask
About this recipe.
Can I cook these in a pan instead of on a grill?
A cast-iron griddle pan preheated until smoking gives the best results indoors. The char marks are not just aesthetic — they add flavor.
Do I need to marinate?
30–60 min adds flavor and some tenderizing. More than 2 hours with lemon can make the surface mushy. Don't marinate overnight.
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