Pan Seared Lamb Chops

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    42 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    871 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Pan Seared Lamb Chops

Juicy, mouthwatering Pan Seared Lamb Chops are restaurant-quality but made at home with minimal ingredients and a cast iron pan.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8-9 bone-in lamb loin chops, about 1-inch thick
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt adjust as needed
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for the pan
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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Instructions

  1. Let the lamb chops sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Pat dry and season the lamb chops with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat a large cast iron skillet or other heavy pan on medium-high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil and heat for a minute, then carefully place the lamb chops in the pan, leaving a little space between them.
  3. Cook for 3-4 minutes until seared on the bottom side, then flip with tongs and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side to sear.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Spoon the melted butter, garlic, and herbs over the lamb chops while continuing to cook for about 5 more minutes or until the temperature on a digital meat thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the lamb chops reaches 125 degrees F for medium-rare. See notes for additional information about cooking temperatures and degrees of doneness.
  5. Remove from the lamb chops from the heat, cover with a piece of foil, then let the meat rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • If you want to cook your lamb chops to a different degree of doneness, follow these temperature guides and adjust the cooking time. Keep in mind that the temperature of the meat will continue to rise by about 5 degrees during the resting period after you pull it off the heat.
  • Rare: 120-125 degrees F
  • Medium-rare: 125-130 degrees F
  • Medium: 130-135 degrees F
  • Medium-well: 135-140 degrees F
  • Well-done: 140+ degrees F

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4g Calories 871kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 79g (122%) Saturated Fat 35g (175%) Cholesterol 197mg (66%) Sodium 1390mg (58%) Potassium 506mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 448IU (9%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 871 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4g
Calories 871kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 79g 122%
Saturated Fat 35g 175%
Cholesterol 197mg 66%
Sodium 1390mg 58%
Potassium 506mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 448IU 9%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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