Categories Christmas Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Family-Friendly Meals, Main Dishes

Garlic and Herb Lamb Chops

by Annmarie

These lamb chops get a gorgeous sear that builds a golden, garlicky, herb-packed crust — the kind that makes the whole kitchen smell unfairly good. Juicy on the inside, crisp on the outside, they’re the kind of chops that make you feel like a pro without even trying.

And the best part? That ridiculously simple 2-ingredient pan sauce. It comes together in seconds and adds a rich, silky finish that basically guarantees you’ll be hooked from the first bite.

Garlic and Herb Lamb Chops

Garlic and Herb Lamb Chops

Garlic and Herb Lamb Chops

These lamb chops get a gorgeous sear that builds a golden, garlicky, herb-packed crust — the kind that makes the whole kitchen smell unfairly good. Juicy on the inside, crisp on the outside, they’re the kind of chops that make you feel like a pro without even trying.

Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lamb rib chops, 8 count, cut from a rack of Frenched lamb ribs
  • 5 plump garlic cloves, pressed
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, plus more for garnish (or use 2 tsp dried parsley)
  • 2 tsp Tabasco original red pepper sauce
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt, we used sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup chicken stock, or beef stock
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Notes

Lamb Chop Cooking Temperature Guide:

  • Remove at 125˚F for Rare to get ideal temp of 130˚F.
  • Remove at 130˚F for Medium Rare to get ideal temp of 135˚F
  • Remove at 140˚F for Medium to get ideal temp of 145˚F
  • Remove at 155˚F for Medium-Well to get ideal temp of 160˚F
  • Remove at 160˚F for Well Done ideal temp of 165˚FNote:
  • The USDA recommends safe cooking temp of 145˚F. Lamb is best cooked to medium.

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