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side view of a plated lamb chops dinner showing the thickness of the cooked lamb chops

Lamb Chops

This lamb chops recipe is yet another simple, fool proof and super tasty way to enjoy more lamb at home. This show stopper dish is perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day and beyond. Read along for step by step and video on how you can make this lamb chops recipe at home!
Course lamb, main, Main Course, Main Dish, Valentine's Day
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Keyword How to cook lamb chops, lamb, Lamb Chops, Lamb Chops recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1280 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

Lamb

  • 6 lamb chops
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil high smoking oil like avocado oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 6 cloves garlic smashed
  • 4 sprigs of fresh oregano or thyme

Romesco Sauce

  • 4 roasted red peppers
  • 1/2 cups almonds
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup basil oregano and parsley leaves
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

To Serve

Instructions

  1. Make the Romesco Sauce by adding all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
    A food processor with all the romesco sauce ingredients added in one go including roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, almonds, lemon juice, fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese and lemon juice
  2. Process the ingredients until saucy and smooth or slightly chunky, to your taste.
    A spoon showing close up the texture of the romesco sauce when processed shwoing the vibrant orange color and how slightly chunky it is
  3. Season and adjust seasoning if needed, then set aside.
  4. Preheat a heavy duty skillet with the oil and butter.
  5. Season the lamb shanks well on both sides, pressing down the seasoning on the meat,
    lamb chops on a paper seasoned liberally with coarse salt and pepper on both sides
  6. Add the chops to the hot skillet and then add the garlic and herbs.
    Garlic cloves and fresh herbs and lemon slices are added to the same skillet as the lamb chops for flavor
  7. Cook the chops for 2 minutes before flipping.
    A skillet with perfectly cooked lamb chops with fresh herbs, whole garlic cloves and lemon slices
  8. After flipping, drop the heat to medium and continue cooking the lamb chops for another 4 minutes.
  9. During the 4 minutes, make sure to continuously baste the tops of the chops with butter from the skillet.
    A spoon basting some butter from the skillet over the lamb chops to infuse them and cook them
  10. The chops are ready when the internal temperature is about 145 degrees F.
  11. To serve the dish, spread a layer of the romesco sauce.
    A hand spreading a layer of romesco sauce over the plate
  12. Top with the lamb chops on one side, and air fryer asparagus on the other side.
  13. Dollop some basil pesto over the chops.
    close up of the plated lamb chops showing how well cooked and buttery they are with dollops of basil pesto on top
  14. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, some coarse black pepper and chilli flakes if needed.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Lamb Chops Cooking Tips

  1. Start with fresh and quality American lamb, it makes a difference to your recipe! It also makes a huge difference to buy local and support local.
  2. The marbling in the chops is great for tenderness, even if you trim some exterior fat off.
  3. This recipe is super straight forward and requires no marinades or waiting time. So make sure once again you use superior lamb for it!
  4. Make the Romesco sauce 2 days in advance to save some time and keep it in the fridge. To serve, simply reheat it in the microwave for 1 minute to reach room temperature.
  5. Use a combo of oil and butter to cook the lamb chops. The flavour of butter is what makes it succulent and tasty. While the oil will ensure that the butter doesn’t burn.
  6. A heavy duty cast iron is best to sear meats and lamb chops, or a stainless steel skillet.
  7. Avoid flipping the chops too soon.
  8. Add the aromatics of your choice, and make sure they’re whole. Avoid mincing or finely dicing, as they may burn before the chops have cooked.
  9. The lamb chops cook in about 5-7 minutes total, depending on the thickness of the chops.
  10. 10.Basting the lamb chops with butter ensures it cooks evenly and minimizes flipping in the pan.
  11. 11.Depending on how well you want the chops to be, you should aim for an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. This is the recommended temperature by the USDA.
  12. 12.The recipe is ready to serve and ENJOY!

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers?

Leftovers, if any, can be stored in air tight container separately. The lamb Chops should be stored separately from the sauce and any side dish. Leftovers make great sandwiches and wraps. They’re also great added over a salad or pasta dish.

To reheat leftovers, you can microwave the chops for 1 minute and a half. Or favorite way would be to wrap it in foil and reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts
Lamb Chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1280 Calories from Fat 1287
% Daily Value*
Fat 143g220%
Saturated Fat 38g238%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g
Monounsaturated Fat 80g
Cholesterol 442mg147%
Sodium 2594mg113%
Potassium 2136mg61%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 141g282%
Vitamin A 1382IU28%
Vitamin C 47mg57%
Calcium 420mg42%
Iron 14mg78%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.