Lamb Chops with Yogurt and Saffron Shishlik

One of the most sumptuous dishes in the Iranian repertoire, shishlik consists of double-thick lamb chops cut from the rack, marinated in a saffron-scented mixture of yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic. Don’t trim away too much fat—you need it to melt and baste the lamb as the chops cook. This recipe comes from Iranian cooking authority Najmieh Batmanglij, who adds homemade candied orange peel for a touch of sweetness. I’ve had good results with both commercial candied peel and strips of