Pan-roasted lamb leg chops with herb butter recipe

Name: Pan-roasted lamb leg chops with herb butter recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 tbsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 sprigs of rosemary; 2 sprigs of thyme; 1 pinch sea salt and cracked black pepper; 2 lamb gigot steaks; 50 g (1.8oz) unsalted butter, softened; 1 small handful of mint leaves, finely chopped; 1 tsp baby capers, roughly chopped; 2 tsp finely chopped anchovies

Servings: persons

1
Pour the olive oil onto a baking tray.
2
Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme and salt and pepper.
3
Place the lamb steaks in the tray, cover with cling film and refrigerate for 1 day.
4
For the anchovy butter, place the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix together well.
5
Spoon the mixture onto a piece of cling film.
6
Using the cling film, roll up the butter into a cylindrical shape.
7
Tie the ends in knots and place in the fridge to firm up.
8
Preheat the grill to hot and warm a baking tray.
9
Heat a large griddle pan over a high heat until piping hot.
10
Remove the tray of lamb steaks from the fridge.
11
Drain off the oil and reserve.
12
Heat a griddle to hot with some of the marinating oil.
13
Sear the lamb steaks on both sides until golden brown.
14
Remove from heat and set aside.
15
Remove the anchovy butter from the fridge.
16
Take off the cling film and, on a clean board, cut the butter into 1cm ( 1/2 in) thick slices.
17
Put the lamb steaks on the preheated baking tray, place the butter slices on top of the steaks and then place the tray under the hot grill.
18
As soon as the butter starts to melt, remove from the grill and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 10 tbsp olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, peeled, 2 sprigs of rosemary, 2 sprigs of thyme, and more.

Yes, Pan-roasted lamb leg chops with herb butter recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!