Description
Discover the best homemade lamb chops recipe featuring tender, juicy lamb infused with aromatic herbs and a refreshing mint sauce. This easy recipe guarantees a gourmet delight perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Lamb chops (4-6, about 1-inch thick)
- Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
- Fresh rosemary (2 sprigs, chopped)
- Fresh thyme (2 sprigs, chopped)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves (1 cup)
- White wine vinegar (2 tablespoons)
- Sugar (1 tablespoon)
- Water (2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Marinate the Lamb Chops: Combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat lamb chops and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Sear the Lamb Chops: Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Make the Mint Sauce: Combine mint leaves, white wine vinegar, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Simmer until sugar is dissolved and sauce slightly thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve: Let lamb chops rest for a few minutes. Drizzle mint sauce over lamb chops and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose loin or rib chops for tenderness.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness (130-135°F for medium-rare).
- Rest lamb chops for at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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