Description
Prepare tender, flavorful lamb chops pan-seared with garlic and rosemary, finished with a bright lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick cut lamb loin chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the lamb chops to the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and chopped rosemary to the pan around the chops. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, turning the chops to coat them in the aromatics.
- For medium-rare doneness (internal temperature of 130-135°F), continue cooking, turning occasionally, for another 2 to 4 minutes depending on thickness.
- Remove the lamb chops from the skillet and place them on a plate. Tent loosely with foil and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Return the skillet to low heat. Add the butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the remaining pan drippings. Whisk constantly until the butter melts and forms a smooth sauce. Do not let the sauce boil.
- Spoon the lemon butter sauce generously over the rested lamb chops before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature for accurate doneness. For medium, aim for 135-140°F.
- If you prefer grilling, cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Serve these chops with roasted asparagus or creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chops with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 130