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Greek Lamb Chops
Just like a Greek restaurant or even better! Whether you decide to grill them or fry them in a cast iron skillet (or regular pan), these homemade Greek Lamb Chops are a family favourite! Once you try these you will never look back!
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 730 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice 1 lemon freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano preferably Greek, or ½ cup chopped fresh
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- 8 lamb chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Using paper towels, pat dry chops and discard any shards or bone fragments.
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a small jug or bowl.
- Arrange lamb chops in a large baking dish or on a large plate, and pour the marinade all over the lamb, rubbing it into the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for half an hour, or for a deeper flavour, marinate overnight in the refrigerator, turning the chops from time to time (before cooking, let lamb chops sit at room temp 30 minutes).
- Heat oil in a pan (cast iron preferably or grill plates) over high heat until just starting to smoke. Fry or grill lamb in 2 batches for 3-4 minutes each side, depending on thickness until done to your liking. (Usually, at 3 minutes per side they are medium, and at 4 minutes they are medium-well.)
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.Sprinkle with a little extra dried oregano for added flavour and a little extra lemon juice (optional).
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Optional:
- For left over marinade: reduce heat down to medium-low leaving any leftover drippings in the pan. When pan has lowered in heat, pour in the leftover marinade along with 1 tablespoon of butter and ¼ cup beef broth. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for at least 5 minutes. Stir in a tablespoon of lemon juice and serve with the lamb.
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Notes
- If lamb chops aren't available at your local butcher or grocery store, you can always use lamb steaks, forequarter chops, or loin chops instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
730kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
84g
(168%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Cholesterol
257mg
(86%)
Sodium
782mg
(33%)
Potassium
1.115mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 730
% Daily Value*
Calories | 730kcal | 37% |
Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
Protein | 84g | 168% |
Fat | 41g | 63% |
Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
Cholesterol | 257mg | 86% |
Sodium | 782mg | 33% |
Potassium | 1.115mg | 0% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.