Description
Garlic Butter Lamb Chops offer a savory and delectable experience with minimal effort. This dish combines tender lamb with a rich garlic butter sauce and fresh herbs, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet impressive dinner. Perfect for those seeking homemade, delicious meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 lamb chops
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Divide the Italian herbs into two equal portions.
- Season the lamb chops with salt, pepper, and half the fresh herbs on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt half the butter.
- Add the lamb chops to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
- Remove chops from pan and let rest on a wire rack.
- As chops rest, add the other half butter to the pan and melt.
- Add shallot and garlic, heating until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add the remaining fresh herbs.
- Stir in wine to deglaze the pan, stirring up the browned bits of lamb.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and let it reduce and thicken for about 2 minutes.
- Drizzle sauce over the lamb.
- Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley or sprigs of rosemary over the lamb chops before serving.
- Serve the garlic butter pan-seared lamb chops with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
Notes
Let the lamb rest after cooking for more flavor and tenderness.
For a richer taste, use a full-bodied red wine in the sauce.
Pair with sides like roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
