Description
These Easy Garlic Herb Lamb Chops are a flavorful and simple dish perfect for a quick dinner. The combination of garlic, rosemary, and thyme adds a Mediterranean flair to tender lamb chops that are easy to prepare on the stovetop or grill.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb Chops:
- 8 lamb chops (about 1-inch thick)
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Lamb Chops: Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels.
- Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Marinate the Lamb: Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the lamb chops and let them marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Cook the Lamb Chops: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare or longer to your desired doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the lamb chops from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the lamb for up to 4 hours in the fridge.
- Serve with roasted potatoes, a side salad, or grilled vegetables.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness: 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lamb chops
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
