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Pan-Seared Lamb Lollipops
Marinated pan-seared lollipops cooked within minutes and so full of flavor, these succulent lamb chops make a delicious appetizer or a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 451 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 1 rack of lamb 8 ribs Note 1
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves large
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Note 2
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the rack of ribs into single pieces if necessary. Trim a bit of the meat and fat to reveal more of the bone.
- Marinade: Mix olive oil, grated garlic cloves, dried herbs (or chopped fresh herbs), lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Dry the lamb chops with kitchen towels, place them in a baking dish or bowl.
- Marinate lamb: Pour the marinade on top and rub the chops to coat them all over. Cover and marinate for 1 to 8 hours.
- Remove the lamb chops from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a cast-iron skillet or a large frying pan. Depending on the size of the pan, fry the chops in batches.
- Fry the lamb chops for 2 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 130°F/ 55°C. If you like them well-done, give them another minute (Note 3).
- Let the chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Racks of lamb that are cut into single chops. You can buy them already cut or you can cut them yourself. One individual rib weighed about 2.5 oz/ 75 g.
- The dried herbs can be substituted with fresh herbs, about 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, thyme, oregano.
- Internal temperature for lamb chops before and after resting:
- Medium-rare: 130°F/55°C; after resting 140°F/60°C
- Medium: 150°F/65°C; after resting 160°F/71°C
- Well-done: 160°F/71°C; after resting 170°F/77°C
Nutrition Information
Serving
2lollipops
Calories
451kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
458mg
(19%)
Potassium
623mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2lollipops | |
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 623mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.