Description
These garlic butter lamb chops are packed with irresistible flavor and are simple to prepare. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner that will impress anyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs lamb chops
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Divide the Italian herbs into two equal portions.
- Season the lamb chops with salt, pepper, and half the fresh herbs on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt half the butter.
- Add the lamb chops to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
- Remove chops from pan and let rest on a wire rack.
- As chops rest, add other half butter to pan and melt.
- Add shallot and garlic and heat until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add the remaining fresh herbs.
- Stir in wine to deglaze pan, stirring up browned bits of lamb.
- Bring sauce to boil and let reduce and thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Drizzle sauce over lamb.
- Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley or sprigs of rosemary over the lamb chops before serving.
- Serve the garlic butter pan-seared lamb chops with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
Notes
For best results, use fresh herbs instead of dried for a more vibrant flavor.
Allow the lamb to rest after cooking for better juiciness.
Feel free to pair with various side dishes based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg