Garlic Butter Lamb Chops
Experience the culinary delight of Garlic Butter Lamb Chops, a dish that perfectly combines succulent lamb with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs. This easy-to-make recipe results in tender, flavorful chops with a golden-brown crust that will impress your guests and elevate any dinner occasion. With just a handful of ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll create a mouthwatering meal that is sure to be a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb chops (about 1 inch thick)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or skillet with nonstick spray.
- Season lamb chops generously with salt and pepper on both sides, then place in the prepared dish.
- In a bowl, melt the butter and mix in minced garlic and chopped rosemary until fragrant.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat; sear lamb chops for about 3 minutes per side until browned.
- Pour garlic butter mixture over the seared chops and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until desired doneness.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, drizzling extra garlic butter on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the lamb chops in garlic butter for at least an hour before cooking. Feel free to experiment with different herbs or spices like thyme or cumin for a unique twist.