Description
Juicy Lamb Chops with Mint, a delightful twist on a classic! This recipe combines tender, grilled lamb chops with a refreshing mint sauce, elevated with lemon and rosemary. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lamb chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Pat the lamb chops dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and rosemary in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the lamb chops in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer to your liking. Remove from the pan and let rest.
- In a food processor or blender, combine fresh mint leaves, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Return the skillet to medium heat. Add butter and let it melt. Place the seared lamb chops back into the skillet and baste them with the melted lemon butter for about a minute on each side.
- Serve the lamb chops with mint sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the lamb chops in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don’t have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but fresh is highly recommended for the best flavor.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the lamb chops and your preferred level of doneness.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mint sauce for a hint of heat.
- Serve these easy lamb chops with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lamb chops
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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