Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb chops (bone-in preferred for flavor)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate lamb chops with lemon juice, zest, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Sear lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness (145°F for medium-rare).
- Add butter to the pan and spoon melted garlic butter over the lamb.
- Let lamb chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate for an hour or longer if possible.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness accurately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free