Lamb Shoulder Chop Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
450 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lamb Shoulder Chop Recipe
Description
This recipe for Lamb Shoulder Chops begins with a marinade combining chopped garlic, fresh rosemary, neutral cooking oil, salt, and black pepper. The chops absorb the aromatic flavors during at least one hour of marinating. High heat cooking in a skillet sears the chops, producing a caramelized crust while preserving the tender interior.
The timing and internal temperature guidelines allow for adjusting doneness from medium-rare to well-done, ensuring a juicy and flavorful result tailored to preference. Resting the meat after cooking lets juices redistribute for better texture and taste.
This straightforward preparation highlights the lamb's robust flavor enhanced by herbs and garlic, making it an appropriate dinner choice where the meat is the centerpiece. It pairs well with roasted vegetables or potatoes.
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- 4 lamb shoulder chops
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1/2 oz rosemary fresh
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients for the lamb shoulder chops recipe.
- Chop garlic and break down the fresh rosemary; combine with oil, salt and pepper in a large ziplock bag.
- Add lamb shoulder chops into the seasoning and leave it to marinate for at least an hour.
- Preheat the skillet on high heat. Remove all seasoning from the lamb shoulder chops and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side. To verify the readiness of the chops – they should be cooked to 145°F for medium rare, 160°F for medium, or 170°F for well done
- Let lamb shoulder chops rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 862mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 104IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.