Garlic Herb Lamb Chops
Garlic Herb Lamb Chops
Ingredients
For the Lamb Chops
- 4 lamb chops, about 1 1/4 inches thick
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Remove the lamb chops from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature. Pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fresh thyme, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3-5 minutes. Add the olive oil to the hot pan, ensuring it coats the bottom.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Carefully place the seasoned lamb chops in the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lamb chop should read 130-135°F for medium-rare.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
During the last minute of cooking, add the prepared garlic herb butter to the skillet. As the butter melts, tilt the pan and use a spoon to continuously baste the lamb chops with the flavorful butter. This will infuse the lamb chops with rich garlic and herb notes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Remove the lamb chops from the skillet and transfer them to a cutting board. Loosely tent them with aluminum foil and let them rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful lamb chop.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Slice the lamb chops against the grain into thick pieces, if desired, or serve whole. Drizzle with any remaining pan juices and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Garlic Herb Lamb Chops
Ingredients
For the Lamb Chops
- 4 lamb chops, about 1 1/4 inches thick
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Remove the lamb chops from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature. Pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fresh thyme, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3-5 minutes. Add the olive oil to the hot pan, ensuring it coats the bottom.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Carefully place the seasoned lamb chops in the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lamb chop should read 130-135°F for medium-rare.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
During the last minute of cooking, add the prepared garlic herb butter to the skillet. As the butter melts, tilt the pan and use a spoon to continuously baste the lamb chops with the flavorful butter. This will infuse the lamb chops with rich garlic and herb notes.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Remove the lamb chops from the skillet and transfer them to a cutting board. Loosely tent them with aluminum foil and let them rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful lamb chop.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Slice the lamb chops against the grain into thick pieces, if desired, or serve whole. Drizzle with any remaining pan juices and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min