Grilled Lamb with Tomato-Basil Marinade

Lamb, prepared with this easy marinade and grilled to perfection, invites your guests to enjoy a dinner that's simple to prepare but offers the aroma and taste of an evening in Tuscany. What could be better than that?

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅔ cup red wine
• sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
• 12 leaves fresh basil, cut into ribbons and chopped
• 8 1-inch-thick loin lamb chops

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix tomato paste, red wine, olive oil, garlic, and basil in a small bowl to make the marinade.

Step 2

Place lamb chops in a glass or ceramic container; paint both sides thoroughly with the marinade. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate.

Step 4

Wipe most the marinade off the lamb, leaving a light coating. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Grill lamb until firm and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).