Herb-Crusted Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops coated with a fragrant Mediterranean herb crust, seared to golden perfection. Ready in under 30 minutes for an elegant weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 pieces bone-in pork chops, 1.5-inch thick
- 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
- 2 wedges lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic. Combine in a small bowl with lemon zest, 3 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the herb paste.
- 2
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Sear pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- 5
Spread herb crust evenly over the top of each pork chop during the last minute of cooking, pressing gently.
- 6
Transfer to a plate and let rest for 3-4 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- meat thermometer
- microplane grater
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
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