Garlic Butter Lamb Chops
- Succulent lamb chops seared to perfection and basted in an aromatic garlic herb butter.
- A restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Ready in under 30 minutes for an impressive yet simple dinner.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lamb chops (about 2 lbs), 1-inch thick
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6–8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
- 1 small shallot, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Remove lamb chops from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
- Pat lamb chops thoroughly dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add butter to the hot skillet and allow it to melt completely.
- Add minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and shallots if using. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Carefully place lamb chops in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd (work in batches if necessary).
- Sear for 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving them to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Flip chops and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature of 130-135°F).
- During the final 2 minutes, tilt the pan slightly and spoon the garlic butter continuously over the lamb chops.
- Transfer chops to a warm plate, pour remaining sauce over them, and tent loosely with foil.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- If using lemon juice, drizzle it over the chops just before serving.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use high-quality lamb chops at least 1-inch thick.
- The internal temperature for medium-rare lamb is 130-135°F, medium is 135-145°F.
- Don’t skip the resting period as it allows juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lamb chops
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 410
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 125
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