Garlic Butter Lamb Chops
Indulge in perfectly seared lamb chops drizzled with a savory garlic butter sauce. This simple recipe is ideal for cozy evenings or special dinners.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
For the Lamb Chops
- 5 pieces lamb loin chops Choose high-quality lamb for best results.
- 2 tablespoons melted butter Ghee can be used for a Whole30 option.
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme Can substitute with rosemary or oregano.
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Bring the lamb chops to room temperature by allowing them to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Cooking
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Stand the lamb chops on their fat side and apply gentle pressure with tongs; render the fat for about 5 minutes.
- Lay the lamb chops flat in the skillet and sear for 3 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and carefully remove most of the fat from the pan.
- Add the melted butter, chopped garlic, and fresh thyme to the pan; stir until the butter begins to foam, about 1 minute.
- Baste the lamb chops with the garlic butter mixture for an additional minute.
- Transfer the lamb chops to a plate, drizzle with garlic butter sauce, and serve hot.
Notes
Allow the meat to rest after cooking for juices to redistribute. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.