Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons italian herbs, if using fresh use 4 tbsp, mince and combine
- 6 lamb chops
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 4–6 cloves garlic
- 1 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1–2 fresh thyme and rosemary, sprigs each, optional garnish
Instructions
- Divide the Italian herbs into two equal portions.
- Season the lamb chops with salt, pepper, and half of the fresh herbs on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt half of 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 the chops from the pan and let them rest on a wire rack.
- As the chops rest, add the remaining butter to the pan and melt it.
- Add the shallot and garlic and heat until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add the remaining fresh herbs.
- Stir in the wine to deglaze the pan, stirring up the browned bits of lamb.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and let it reduce and thicken for about 2 minutes.
- Drizzle the sauce over the lamb.
- Optionally, 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.
Last Step:
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For a richer flavor, allow the lamb chops to marinate in the herb mixture for at least an hour before cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the lamb reaches the desired doneness.
Fresh herbs not only add flavor but also enhance the presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg