Description
Elevate your dinner with these exquisite lamb chops featuring a refreshing mint marinade and a zesty lemon twist. Perfect for special occasions or weeknight meals, this recipe guarantees tender, flavorful lamb that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lamb chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped mint, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the marinade generously over both sides of the lamb chops.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Remove the marinated lamb chops from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil and two tablespoons of butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the lamb chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking the lamb chops to your desired level of doneness.
- Remove from skillet and place on a plate. Immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chops.
- Cover loosely with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, well-marbled lamb chops for best flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches to maintain temperature.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure desired doneness.
- Rest the lamb chops after cooking to retain juices.
- Fresh mint is key for vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Lamb Chops
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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