Pan-Seared and Oven-Finished Lamb Chops
Pan-Seared and Oven-Finished Lamb Chops
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops, loin or rib chops, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, or 3-4 sprigs
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for searing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Place the lamb chops into a large metal mixing bowl. Add the minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and salt. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients with your hands, ensuring the lamb chops are well-coated with the marinade. Set aside the bowl with any residual marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a cast-iron skillet on the stove over medium-high heat until very hot. Add a generous swirl (about 1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil to the hot skillet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Carefully place the marinated lamb chops into the hot skillet using tongs, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to sear in batches. Sear the lamb chops on one side for 3-4 minutes until deeply browned and a good crust forms. Flip them using tongs and sear the other side for another 3-4 minutes until browned.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Once seared, transfer the lamb chops from the skillet into a white rectangular baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Return the skillet to medium heat. Pour the remaining marinade from the mixing bowl into the hot skillet, combining it with the pan drippings and olive oil. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes until it slightly thickens into a rich sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Spoon the cooked sauce liberally over the seared lamb chops in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Place the baking dish with the lamb chops into the preheated oven. Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the lamb chops are cooked to your desired doneness (internal temperature of 130-135°F / 54-57°C for medium-rare, 135-140°F / 57-60°C for medium). The chops should appear glazed and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Pan-Seared and Oven-Finished Lamb Chops
- 8 lamb chops, loin or rib chops, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, or 3-4 sprigs
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for searing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Place the lamb chops into a large metal mixing bowl. Add the minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and salt. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients with your hands, ensuring the lamb chops are well-coated with the marinade. Set aside the bowl with any residual marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a cast-iron skillet on the stove over medium-high heat until very hot. Add a generous swirl (about 1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil to the hot skillet.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Carefully place the marinated lamb chops into the hot skillet using tongs, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to sear in batches. Sear the lamb chops on one side for 3-4 minutes until deeply browned and a good crust forms. Flip them using tongs and sear the other side for another 3-4 minutes until browned.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Once seared, transfer the lamb chops from the skillet into a white rectangular baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Return the skillet to medium heat. Pour the remaining marinade from the mixing bowl into the hot skillet, combining it with the pan drippings and olive oil. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes until it slightly thickens into a rich sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Spoon the cooked sauce liberally over the seared lamb chops in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Place the baking dish with the lamb chops into the preheated oven. Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the lamb chops are cooked to your desired doneness (internal temperature of 130-135°F / 54-57°C for medium-rare, 135-140°F / 57-60°C for medium). The chops should appear glazed and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
⏱️ 2 min