Description
Tender lamb chops pan-seared to golden perfection, basted with garlicky rosemary butter, and finished with a bright touch of lemon. This quick and luxurious dinner is bursting with savory flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
8 rib lamb chops
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1. Let the lamb chops sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Pat chops dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the lamb chops in a single layer and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and rosemary.
- Baste the chops with the melted butter mixture for 1–2 minutes.
- Once internal temperature reaches 130°F (for medium-rare), remove from skillet.
- Tent with foil and rest 5–7 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the lamb just before serving.
Notes
Letting lamb reach room temperature before cooking prevents uneven doneness.
Don’t skip the rest period—it locks in juices for ultra-tender meat.
Basting with garlic butter in the final minutes creates deep flavor and shine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chops
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: garlic butter lamb chops, lamb skillet dinner