Herb and Garlic Lamb Chops Recipe

Name: Herb and Garlic Lamb Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano (not Italian); 4 garlic cloves, crushed; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 12 lemon, juice of; 1 lemon, zest of; ⅓ cup olive oil (preferably Greek); 4 -6 loin lamb chops

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano (not Italian)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
12 lemon, juice of
1 lemon, zest of
⅓ cup olive oil (preferably Greek)
4 -6 loin lamb chops

1
Bash dried Mexican oregano with a mortar and pestle to release essential oils (this is important).
2
Whisk together everything but lamb chops.
3
Pour mixture into self-sealing plastic bag.
4
Add lamb chops to plastic bag, seal bag, and shake and squeeze to completely coat lamb chops with marinade.
5
Allow to rest in refrigerator for 2-3 hours, turning and shaking once or twice.
6
Remove plastic bag with lamb chops from refrigerator at least 1/2 hour before cooking, to allow to come up to room temperature.
7
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
8
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until quite hot (at least 500 degrees Farenheit surface temperature).
9
Remove lamb chops from plastic bag and shake off excess marinade (discard marinade).
10
Sear lamb chops in skillet for 2 minutes, lifting once half-way through.
11
Turn lamb chops over and sear for another 2 minutes, lifting once.
12
Place skillet in preheated oven for 2 minutes.
13
Turn lamb chops and return to oven for 2-4 minutes until desired doneness (I let it cook to an internal temperature of 155 degrees Farenheit).
14
Allow lamb chops to rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano (not Italian), 4 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Herb and Garlic Lamb Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Herb and Garlic Lamb Chops

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