Citrus Grilled Lamb Filet With Mint Fig Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 (6 ounce) boneless lamb loin chops
• 6 slices applewood smoked bacon
• 6 fresh figs
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 pinch sea salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 25 mins


• whisk together 1 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the minced garlic in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. add the lamb chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
• place the figs and mint leaves into a blender, and blend until pureed. add the balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, and 1/2 cup orange juice to the blender, and puree until smooth and thick. season to taste with sea salt and pepper, then set aside.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. remove the lamb from the marinade. discard the remaining marinade. wrap each lamb chop with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks as necessary; season with salt and pepper.
• grill the lamb chops until the lamb is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees f (63 degrees c). pour the mint-fig sauce over the lamb chops to serve.