Roasted Lamb Chops Garlic (Print Version)

Succulent lamb chops infused with garlic and herbs roasted to tender perfection for a flavorful dish.

# What You Need:

→ Meat

01 - 8 lamb chops (about 1 inch thick, approximately 2 lbs)

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
06 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

09 - Lemon wedges
10 - Fresh rosemary sprigs

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
03 - Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels. Rub the marinade evenly over all sides of the chops.
04 - Let the chops marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
05 - Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb chops for 2 minutes per side until browned.
06 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 8-10 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
07 - Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
08 - Serve garnished with lemon wedges and fresh rosemary.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The herb garlic crust creates this incredible flavor that everyone thinks came from a restaurant
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like you spent all day cooking
02 -
  • Lamb keeps cooking after it comes out of the oven, so pull it a tiny bit earlier than you think
  • Room temperature meat sears so much better than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Bring your lamb to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking for the most even results
  • Experiment with different herb combinations like oregano and sage once you master this base recipe

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