Charred Lamb Chops with Garlic & Lemon
Tender lamb chops kissed with Middle Eastern spices, seared until the edges char. A bright garlic-lemon pan sauce finishes the plate in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 rack (about 1 lb) lamb chops (6–8 bone-in, 1.5 inches thick)
- 1 whole lemon
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp sumac
- ¼ cup, chopped fresh mint leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat lamb chops dry. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and sumac.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear chops 2 minutes per side without moving them. Edges should be charred and crusted.
- 4
Push chops to the skillet's edge. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil and minced garlic to the center.
- 5
Toast garlic 45 seconds until fragrant. Squeeze lemon juice over chops and toss everything together.
- 6
Plate chops. Top with fresh mint and a pinch of sumac. Serve immediately with pan juices.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- tongs
- cutting board
- paper towels
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