Pan Seared Lamb Loin Chops: A Perfectly Savory Delight
Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops are a rich and satisfying dish perfect for special occasions or quick weeknight dinners. These tender, flavorful chops are seared to perfection, basted with butter, garlic, and fresh herbs, and served with a golden-brown crust.
Ingredients
- 8 lamb loin chops 1-inch thick, ~2 pounds
- ¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs thyme, rosemary, parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the fresh herbs and garlic, and pat the lamb chops dry with a paper towel.
- Season the Lamb: Sprinkle both sides of the lamb chops with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Pan: Warm 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the Lamb: Place the chops in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes on one side without moving to develop a crust.
- Flip and Add Butter: Flip the lamb chops, add butter to the pan, and spoon the melted butter over the meat as it cooks for another 3–4 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Herbs: In the last 1–2 minutes, add minced garlic and chopped herbs to the pan. Stir them in the butter and baste the lamb with the flavorful mixture.
- Rest the Lamb: Remove the chops from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes to retain their juices.
- Serve: Plate the lamb chops and drizzle with any remaining garlic-herb butter. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!