Description
Succulent garlic butter lamb chops deliver Mediterranean flavors in mere minutes. Juicy, herb-infused meat paired with quick pan-searing promises restaurant-quality dining right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lamb loin or rib chops (1 ¼ inch thick)
- 8 tbsps (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ¼ cup (15 g) fresh herb leaves (such as parsley, mint, or oregano), finely chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Allow lamb chops to rest at room temperature and generously season with kosher salt, ensuring even flavor distribution and optimal cooking texture.
- Searing: Heat a large skillet over medium-high flame, melt unsalted butter until it becomes golden and fragrant, creating a rich cooking foundation for the lamb chops.
- Cooking: Carefully place seasoned lamb chops into the shimmering butter, searing each side to develop a deep caramelized crust, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and reaching an internal temperature of 145°F for perfect medium doneness.
- Aromatics: During final moments of cooking, sprinkle finely minced garlic and freshly cracked black pepper into the butter, allowing the herbs to release their intense flavors and infuse the meat with aromatic complexity.
- Finishing: Remove skillet from heat, garnish lamb chops with vibrant fresh herbs, creating a visually stunning and flavor-enhanced presentation that elevates the entire culinary experience.
Notes
- Temper Meat Properly: Allow lamb chops to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and tender, juicy results.
- Butter Technique: Watch butter carefully while melting to prevent burning, aiming for a golden, nutty stage that enhances the lamb’s rich flavor.
- Perfect Sear Method: Achieve a golden-brown crust by not overcrowding the pan and cooking each side for 3-4 minutes, creating a delicious caramelized exterior.
- Herb and Garlic Finale: Add fresh herbs and minced garlic in the last moments of cooking to maximize aromatic intensity and prevent burning delicate ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg