Garlic & Lemon Lamb Chops
Seared lamb chops with a bright garlic-lemon butter that comes together in 15 minutes. Crispy edges, tender center, restaurant-quality on a weeknight.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces lamb chops (8 oz total, 1-inch thick)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
- 3
Sear chops 90 seconds per side without moving—edges should look golden and brown. Remove to a plate.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and rosemary sprigs. Cook until garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds.
- 5
Return chops to skillet. Squeeze lemon juice over top and swirl to coat. Cook 30 seconds more.
- 6
Transfer to plates. Spoon pan sauce over chops. Top with lemon zest and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- paper towels
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
- tongs or slotted spoon
- microplane zester
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