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Pan Seared Lamb Loin Chops

Try this easy lamb loin chops recipe for a perfect dinner. Juicy, tender, and flavor-packed... Elevate your dinner with this delicious and easy recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lamb loin chop recipe, lamb loin chops, lamb loin recipe, pan fry lamb loin chops, seared lamb loin chops
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

  • 4 lamb loin chops about ½" thick
  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps:

  • If you are using frozen lamb, remove the lamb loin chops from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour. This allows them to come to room temperature evenly before cooking.
  • Pat the lamb loin chops dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This helps in achieving a better sear during cooking.
  • Mince the garlic.
  • Chop the fresh rosemary.

Cooking Steps:

  • Season the lamb loin chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
  • Preheat a heavy bottom pan over high heat until hot. Heat the clarified butter and reduce to medium-high heat.
  • Once the butter is hot and shimmering, add the lamb chops to the skillet. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or adjust according to your preferred doneness.
  • Halfway through cooking, add the minced garlic and chopped rosemary to the skillet. Allow the herbs and garlic to infuse the butter and lamb with their flavors.
  • Once cooked to your liking (minimum 130-135F for medium-rare), remove the lamb chops from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute for the juiciest chops.

Notes

Cooking Times:
Keep in mind that cooking times are going to vary by a number of factors:
  1. Thickness of the chop. Thicker chops will take longer.
  2. Thickness of the pan. Thin pans lose heat more quickly.
  3. Room temperature meat. Cold meat will take longer.
If you have questions or suggestions, as always, leave them in the comments section!

Nutrition

Serving: 1chop | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg