Garlic Butter Lamb Chops deliver steakhouse sophistication with Mediterranean flair. These perfectly pink chops develop a gorgeous crust before luxuriating in aromatic garlic butter infused with fresh rosemary. The basting technique ensures each bite remains juicy while building layers of flavor that make lamb sing. This simple preparation showcases premium meat at its finest. Pour a bold Cabernet Sauvignon or Châteauneuf-du-Pape—wines with enough structure to match lamb’s richness while complementing the herbaceous rosemary.
Garlic Butter Lamb Chops
Recipe by Daily Disher
Perfectly seared lamb chops basted in fragrant garlic-rosemary butter—restaurant elegance in 20 minutes.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Mediterranean
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
10 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Calories
350 kcal
30 minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds lamb chops
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1.
Begin by allowing the lamb chops to come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
2.
Season both sides of the lamb chops with salt and black pepper, ensuring an even coating on each piece.
3.
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil to the skillet.
4.
Once the oil is hot, place the lamb chops in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
5.
Sear the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until they're browned and have a nice crust.
6.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and minced garlic to the pan with the lamb chops.
7.
Cook, occasionally basting the lamb chops with the garlic butter, for an additional 10 minutes.
8.
Sprinkle the fresh rosemary over the lamb chops, allowing the flavors to meld together for a minute.
9.
Transfer the lamb chops to a serving platter and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
350kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg