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Quick and Easy Garlic Lamb Chops

Quick and Easy Garlic Lamb Chops

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

  1. 4 lamb chops
  2. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  3. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  4. Salt and pepper to taste
  5. Fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions

  1. Remove lamb chops from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to reach room temperature, which ensures even cooking.
  2. Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a perfect sear.
  3. Season both sides of the lamb chops generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is almost smoking.
  5. Carefully place lamb chops in the hot pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow proper browning.
  6. Add minced garlic to the pan around the chops, allowing it to infuse the oil and lamb with flavor.
  7. Cook lamb chops for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your preferred doneness.
  8. Use tongs to flip the chops and baste them with the hot garlic-infused oil during cooking.
  9. Remove lamb chops from pan and let them rest on a cutting board for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  10. Garnish with fresh chopped rosemary before serving and drizzle with any remaining pan juices.

Tips

  1. • 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

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