Pan Seared Lamb Chops
These Pan Seared Lamb Chops are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. With minimal ingredients like fresh herbs, garlic, and butter, you can create a restaurant-quality dish at home in less than 30 minutes. Perfectly seared and cooked to your desired level of doneness, these lamb chops will be a hit at any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 42
- Yield: 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 8–9 bone-in lamb loin chops (1-inch thick)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the lamb chops: Let the lamb chops sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the lamb chops: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, sear the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add flavor: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the pan. Spoon the melted butter and herbs over the chops while they cook for another 5 minutes.
- Check doneness: Use a digital meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. For medium-rare, the temperature should be 125°F.
- Rest and serve: Remove the lamb from the heat, cover with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time for different doneness levels (see temperature guidelines for rare, medium, medium-well, and well-done).
- Allowing the lamb to rest ensures the juices redistribute, making the chops more flavorful and tender.
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