20-Min Garlic & Herb Lamb Chops
Thick-cut lamb chops seared hard and finished with a bright garlic-herb butter. Ready in 20 minutes—no marinade needed.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces lamb chops (1.5 inches thick, preferably rib or loin)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- ½ whole lemon
- 1 pinch fleur de sel or finishing salt
Instructions
- 1
Pat lamb chops dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear chops 90 seconds per side without moving—edges should look opaque, center still pink inside.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and rosemary; let the butter foam for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Tilt the pan and baste the chops with the garlic-herb butter for another 30 seconds.
- 6
Slide chops onto a plate. Squeeze lemon over top, finish with a pinch of fleur de sel, serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast-iron skillet
- paper towels
- tongs
- cutting board
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