Description
Juicy and savory lamb chops seared to perfection, finished with a fragrant garlic-herb butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- Lamb chops
- 2–3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons of butter
- Fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme, chopped)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Bring lamb chops to room temperature for 20–30 minutes. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat and add butter, allowing it to foam.
- Add lamb chops and sear for 3–4 minutes on one side.
- Flip the chops, add minced garlic and chopped herbs, and baste with butter for 3–4 minutes.
- Check internal temperature for doneness (125–135°F for medium-rare to medium).
- Remove chops and let them rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Resting the chops is crucial to retain juices. Consider pairing with fresh herbs or a dollop of minted yogurt for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lamb chops, seared lamb, quick dinner, garlic herb butter, Mediterranean recipe