Lamb Chops with Fresh Herb Yogurt

Lamb Chops

1. 12 lamb rib chops (3 pounds)
2. 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3. 3/4 teaspoon sugar
4. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
5. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
6. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
7. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8. 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
9. 1 shallot, minced
10. 1 garlic clove, minced

Yogurt

1. 1 cup plain, whole-milk Greek yogurt
2. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3. 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
4. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
5. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
6. 1 small shallot, minced
7. 1 small garlic clove, minced
8. Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Arrange the lamb chops in a large glass baking dish and season all over with the salt, sugar, mint and oregano. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.
2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, shallot and garlic. Pour the mixture over the lamb chops and turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt with the lemon juice, lemon zest, mint, dill, shallot and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
4. Preheat a grill pan. Grill the lamb chops over moderate heat, turning once, until pink in the center, about 7 minutes total. Transfer to plates. Spoon the yogurt alongside the chops and serve.