Description
This Lamb Chops Marinade Recipe offers a flavorful and easy way to prepare tender lamb chops with a garlic and fresh herb marinade. The lamb is seasoned, marinated, and pan-seared in a cast-iron skillet for a perfect medium-rare to medium finish, delivering a juicy and aromatic meal ideal for dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lamb Chops:
- 8 lamb chops, each approx. 1-inch thick
- Salt and pepper, to season
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
Instructions
- Season: Generously season both sides of your lamb chops with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the meat.
- Prepare the garlic herb marinade: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with minced garlic, fresh parsley, and rosemary. Using a pastry brush, coat both sides of each lamb chop with the marinade. Discard any leftover marinade. Allow the chops to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Cook: Heat a large cast-iron skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to evenly coat the cooking surface. When the oil begins to smoke slightly, add the lamb chops. Cook them for 3-4 minutes until they develop a light brown crust. Add the butter to the skillet, flip each chop, and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 125°F (medium-rare) to 135°F (medium) is reached, using a digital meat thermometer.
- Rest: Remove the lamb chops from the skillet and let them rest for at least 5 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
- Serve: Serve the lamb chops warm with homemade mint chutney or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy the rich and savory dish!
Notes
- If marinating for longer than 30 minutes, cover the chops and refrigerate to keep them fresh.
- For even cooking, bring lamb chops to room temperature before cooking after refrigeration.
- The lamb can be marinated for up to 24 hours to maximize flavor.
- Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lamb chops (approx.)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
