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One lamb chop sitting on a fork.

Pan Seared Lamb Chops

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 664kcal
Pan-seared lamb chops for two offer a quick and elegant meal, perfect for a romantic dinner. These succulent chops are seared to perfection, delivering rich flavors in every bite.
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Equipment

  • cast iron skillet I used an 11 inch skillet, a little bigger or smaller will work
  • instant read digital thermometer or use a regular thermometer, digital is better but use what you have

Ingredients

  • 1/2 TBSP light olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 4 lamb chops 3/4 inch to one inch thick
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 TBSP unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 1/2 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 2 rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  • add the oil to your skillet and place it over medium heat, and heat until shiny
  • pat the chops dry
  • sprinkle each side with salt and pepper
  • when the pan is hot add the chops and sear for 3-4 minutes
  • turn the chops and cook until the internal temperature is 140°
    Seared chops in cast iron.
  • remove to a plate and set aside
    Lamb chops resting.
  • reduce the heat to low
  • add the butter to the pan
    Melting butter in a cast iron skillet.
  • once it's melted add the garlic and stir to cook lightly
    Garlic cooking in hot butter.
  • add the lemon juice into the butter and garlic, and stir
    Squeezing lemon juice into a skillet.
  • sprinkle in a pinch of sugar, taste the sauce if it's too tangy add another pinch of sugar, stir well to combine
  • turn off the heat
  • add the rosemary to the pan and stir the sauce
  • add the chops to the pan and spoon the butter over the chops to coat
  • serve hot

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 84g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 272mg | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 1130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 8mg