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A white platter full of lamb chops garnished with garlic.
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Lamb Chops Recipe

Ideal for holiday menus and weeknight dinners alike, this skillet Lamb Chops Recipe can be on the table in 20 minutes flat (complete with garlic-herb pan sauce). Lamb recipes need not be intimidating, and this skillet dinner is delicious proof.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings (2 chops each)
Calories 460kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. In a very large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
  • Add the lamb chops and garlic and cook until the chops are browned and crusty on the bottom, about 3 minutes. 
  • Turn the chops and garlic and continue cooking until the chops are browned on the second side and reach 145 degrees on an internal thermometer. Transfer the chops to a baking sheet or plate and leave the garlic in the skillet.
  • To the skillet with the garlic, whisk in water, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and crushed red pepper, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom, until sizzling, about 1 minute. Pour sauce over the lamb chops and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Lamb loin chops: Loin chops are lean, tender, and one of the most readily available cuts you can find. They have a 3 ounce to 4 ounce serving size and look like small T-bones; in fact, loin chops are sometimes called T-bone chops.
  2. Yield: This recipe makes 2 pounds of Lamb Chops (precooked weight) which will yield 4 servings, 2 lamb chops or 6 ounces per serving.
  3. Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 chops | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg