Herb & Garlic Lamb Chops with Garlicky Herb Butter
Herb & Garlic Lamb Chops with Garlicky Herb Butter
Ingredients
For the Lamb Chops
- 1 rack of lamb, cut into individual chops
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- neutral oil, as needed, for searing
For the Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/2 cup butter, (1 stick)
- 3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 pinch salt
- cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the individual lamb chops with the salt, cracked black pepper, crushed garlic, finely chopped rosemary, finely chopped thyme, lemon zest, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until each lamb chop is well coated with the seasoning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of neutral oil to the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the seasoned lamb chops in the hot pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the chops for 2 to 4 minutes per side, depending on their thickness and your desired level of doneness (e.g., less time for medium-rare, more for well-done).
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Remove the seared lamb chops from the pan and transfer them to a plate. Tent loosely with foil and let them rest while you prepare the herb butter. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender lamb.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
While the lamb rests, prepare the garlic herb butter. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, finely chopped parsley, finely chopped garlic, lemon zest, grainy Dijon mustard, chili flakes, a pinch of salt, and cracked black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the saucepan over low heat and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is fragrant. Do not boil the butter, just let it melt and infuse with the flavors.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Spoon the warm garlic herb butter generously over the rested lamb chops. Alternatively, serve the butter on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Herb & Garlic Lamb Chops with Garlicky Herb Butter
For the Lamb Chops
- 1 rack of lamb, cut into individual chops
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- neutral oil, as needed, for searing
For the Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/2 cup butter, (1 stick)
- 3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 pinch salt
- cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the individual lamb chops with the salt, cracked black pepper, crushed garlic, finely chopped rosemary, finely chopped thyme, lemon zest, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until each lamb chop is well coated with the seasoning.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of neutral oil to the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the seasoned lamb chops in the hot pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the chops for 2 to 4 minutes per side, depending on their thickness and your desired level of doneness (e.g., less time for medium-rare, more for well-done).
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Remove the seared lamb chops from the pan and transfer them to a plate. Tent loosely with foil and let them rest while you prepare the herb butter. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender lamb.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
While the lamb rests, prepare the garlic herb butter. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, finely chopped parsley, finely chopped garlic, lemon zest, grainy Dijon mustard, chili flakes, a pinch of salt, and cracked black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the saucepan over low heat and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is fragrant. Do not boil the butter, just let it melt and infuse with the flavors.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Spoon the warm garlic herb butter generously over the rested lamb chops. Alternatively, serve the butter on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min