Description
Juicy Garlic Butter Lamb Chops are a restaurant-quality meal made simple at home. With crispy golden edges, tender meat, and a luscious garlic herb butter, this dish is perfect for special dinners or quick indulgent meals. It’s the kind of recipe that brings gourmet flavor to your table without any complicated techniques. Whether you’re planning easy dinners, looking for flavorful food ideas, or adding something special to your dinner ideas rotation, this is a must-try! Great for anyone searching for a quick dinner, a rich yet healthy snack option, or high-protein easy recipes.
Ingredients
3–4 lamb chops (rib or loin)
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Pat the lamb chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lamb chops for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet.
4. Spoon the garlic butter over the chops as it melts and becomes fragrant.
5. Remove chops and let them rest for 5 minutes.
6. Serve with extra garlic butter, lemon wedges, and fresh herbs.
Notes
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without overcooking.
Letting the meat rest before serving helps retain juices for maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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