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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾—Carbs
🥑45gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Grilled Lamb

How to order / say it
Say it Grillað Lamb — [GRILL-ath lamb]
Order I'd like the grilled lamb, please.
Locally Ég ætla að fá grillað lamb, takk.
Say locally

Simple yet flavorful grilled lamb dish.

Why try it?

Grillað Lamb showcases Iceland's love for high-quality lamb, which resonates through the country's pastoral landscapes and farming traditions.

How it tastes

The lamb is succulent and juicy, with an earthy aroma enhanced by herbal notes, perfectly complemented by a smoky grill finish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Grilling lamb emerged as a preferred method in the 20th century as modern cooking ideologies influenced Icelandic cuisine. It remains a centerpiece in family gatherings.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g Lamb chops
  • 🫒 20 ml Olive oil
  • 🧄 10 g Garlic
  • 🌿 5 g Rosemary
  • 🧂 5 g Salt
  • 🧂 5 g Pepper

Method

  1. 1 Marinate lamb chops in oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Grill lamb for 4-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness.

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