Craving a restaurant-quality meal that takes less time to prepare than ordering takeout? These Quick and Easy Garlic Lamb Chops are your secret weapon to an impressive, mouth-watering dinner that will make your taste buds dance and your guests think you're a culinary genius! In just 15 minutes, you'll transform simple ingredients into a Mediterranean masterpiece that's bursting with flavor, tenderness, and pure gastronomic excitement.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 lamb chops
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Remove lamb chops from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to reach room temperature, which ensures even cooking.
- Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a perfect sear.
- Season both sides of the lamb chops generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is almost smoking.
- Carefully place lamb chops in the hot pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow proper browning.
- Add minced garlic to the pan around the chops, allowing it to infuse the oil and lamb with flavor.
- Cook lamb chops for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your preferred doneness.
- Use tongs to flip the chops and baste them with the hot garlic-infused oil during cooking.
- Remove lamb chops from pan and let them rest on a cutting board for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Garnish with fresh chopped rosemary before serving and drizzle with any remaining pan juices.
Tips
- • Temperature is key: Always let lamb chops rest at room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution. • Pat those chops dry: Removing moisture helps achieve that perfect golden-brown sear with a crispy exterior. • Don't overcrowd the pan: Give each lamb chop space to brown properly, which develops rich, deep flavors. • Use high-quality olive oil and fresh garlic for maximum taste impact. • Invest in a good pair of tongs for precise flipping and basting. • Learn your preferred doneness: 3-4 minutes per side typically yields medium-rare, but adjust to your liking. • Let the meat rest after cooking to redistribute juices and maintain maximum tenderness. • Fresh rosemary isn't just a garnish - it adds an aromatic Mediterranean touch that elevates the entire dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 110mg