Description
Follow these steps to prepare flavorful, juicy lamb chops roasted in the oven using a simple garlic and rosemary rub.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lamb loin chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme to make the rub.
- Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels. This helps create a better crust.
- Rub the garlic rosemary mixture evenly over all sides of the lamb chops.
- Place the seasoned chops in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the thickness and your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy: 130-135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium.
- Remove the chops from the oven and let them rest on a cutting board, loosely tented with foil, for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper sear, briefly sear the chops in a hot, oven-safe skillet on the stovetop for 1-2 minutes per side before transferring the entire pan to the oven.
- If you prefer a crust, press the chops into a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese after applying the oil rub, before roasting.
- Serving the chops with roasted asparagus or mashed potatoes works well.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chops
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 105