Welcome back to my kitchen! Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe for Pan-Seared Lamb Chops. These tender and flavorful chops are perfect for a special dinner or a weekend treat. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of technique, you’ll be able to create a restaurant-quality dish right at home. Let’s dive in!
Ingredients
To make these mouth-watering lamb chops, you will need:
- 8-9 bone-in lamb loin chops, about 1-inch thick
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, adjust as needed
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for the pan
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Lamb Chops
- Room Temperature: Let the lamb chops sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. This helps them cook more evenly.
- Season: Pat dry and season the lamb chops with salt and pepper on all sides.
Step 2: Sear the Lamb Chops
- Heat the Pan: Heat a large cast iron skillet or other heavy pan on medium-high heat until very hot.
- Add Olive Oil: Add the olive oil and heat for a minute.
- Sear: Carefully place the lamb chops in the pan, leaving a little space between them. Cook for 3-4 minutes until seared on the bottom side.
- Flip: Flip with tongs and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side to sear.
Step 3: Add Flavor
- Reduce Heat: Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add Butter and Herbs: Add the butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the pan.
- Baste: Spoon the melted butter, garlic, and herbs over the lamb chops while continuing to cook for about 5 more minutes. Use a digital meat thermometer to check the temperature; it should reach 125 degrees F for medium-rare.
Step 4: Rest and Serve
- Rest: Remove the lamb chops from the heat, cover with a piece of foil, and let the meat rest for 10 minutes. This helps retain the juices and ensures the lamb is tender.
- Serve: After resting, your perfectly pan-seared lamb chops are ready to be served. Enjoy!
Cooking Times and Nutrition
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Servings: 4
Conclusion
These Pan-Seared Lamb Chops are a wonderful way to enjoy a classic dish with minimal effort. The combination of garlic, rosemary, and thyme adds a delicious flavor profile that complements the rich taste of the lamb. Give this recipe a try and impress your family or guests with your culinary skills. Happy cooking!
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Pan Seared Lamb Chops
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
The simplicity of the preparation belies the depth of flavor found in these Pan Seared Lamb Chops. Enhanced with the earthy tones of rosemary and thyme, and finished with a velvety garlic butter drizzle, each bite of these perfectly seared chops offers a sublime mix of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
8–9 bone-in lamb loin chops, about 1-inch thick
2 teaspoons kosher salt, adjust as needed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, for the pan
4 tablespoons salted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
Let the lamb chops sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Pat dry and season the lamb chops with salt and pepper on all sides.
Heat a large cast iron skillet or other heavy pan on medium-high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil and heat for a minute, then carefully place the lamb chops in the pan, leaving a little space between them.
Cook for 3-4 minutes until seared on the bottom side, then flip with tongs and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side to sear.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Spoon the melted butter, garlic, and herbs over the lamb chops while continuing to cook for about 5 more minutes or until the temperature on a digital meat thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the lamb chops reaches 125 degrees F for medium-rare.
Remove the lamb chops from the heat, cover with a piece of foil, and let the meat rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 410