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Lamb Chops

The best Lamb Chops recipe for easy, perfectly cooked lamb in 30 minutes.Tender lamb chops topped with a red wine, garlic, and thyme gravy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 778 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lamb rib racks , cut 1-inch thick, with bones trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup red onion , minced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme , removed from sprig
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

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  1. Season lamb chops with salt and black pepper, let the meat rest for 10 minutes.
  2. To a large heavy skillet, add the butter on medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the lamb for 4-5 minutes on each side, until you have a good brown sear on each side. Using a thermometer, look for the meat to hit 145 degrees.
  4. Remove the lamb chops, tent them with foil to rest, they will continue cooking to 150 degrees while resting.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium and add red onion to the pan.
  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until onion is translucent, then stir in the thyme and garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
  7. Add in red wine and tomato paste, using a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the pan.
  8. Stir until paste is melted into the liquid and cook for 5-6 minutes until red wine is reduced by half.
  9. Turn off heat and add in final tablespoon of butter, whisking to combine it with the sauce as it melts.
  10. Serve lamb chops and pour red wine sauce over the chops.

Nutrition Information

Calories 778kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 70g (108%) Saturated Fat 34g (170%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 27g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 161mg (54%) Sodium 506mg (21%) Potassium 429mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 506IU (10%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 778

% Daily Value*

Calories 778kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 70g 108%
Saturated Fat 34g 170%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 27g 135%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 506mg 21%
Potassium 429mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 506IU 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.