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Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops
5 from 45 votes

Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops

Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops are marinated in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, shallot, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, fresh rosemary, thyme, and lemon zest, then pan-seared to medium doneness with a caramelized crust. The reserved marinade mixture is served alongside to add herbal flavor and moisture.

Prep Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon thyme chopped fresh leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 2 ½ pounds rack of lamb excess fat trimmed and cut into chops, frenched
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, shallot, red wine vinegar, Dijon, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine lamb chops and remaining olive oil mixture; marinate for at least 2 to 6 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the lamb chops from the marinade.
  3. Using paper towels, pat both sides of the lamb chops dry; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add lamb chops to the skillet in a single layer and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 3-4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Let rest 5 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately with reserved 1/4 cup olive oil mixture.