Description
Easy Lamb Chops with Mint: A quick and flavorful recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. Tender lamb paired with fresh mint and zesty lemon creates a delightful culinary experience. Adaptable for grilling or pan-frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, half of the minced garlic, and half of the chopped fresh mint.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lamb chops for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. For grilled lamb chops, preheat grill to medium-high and grill for the same time.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining minced garlic, fresh mint, and lemon juice to the skillet. Simmer for another minute, spooning the mint-lemon mixture over the lamb chops.
- Remove lamb chops from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure desired doneness; 130-135°F for medium-rare.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet; cook in batches if necessary.
- Marinate lamb chops for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) in olive oil, garlic, mint, and lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Preheat grill properly for grilled lamb chops to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry, Grill
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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