Lamb Loin Chops Sizzled with Garlic

Lamb Loin Chops Sizzled with Garlic

from foodandwine.com
Entree
20 min
4 servings
436 kcal / serving

Use this straightforward lamb loin chops recipe to learn how to cook lamb chops in a few simple steps. Janet Mendel sizzles lamb chops in olive oil, thyme, and garlic to serve four in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 8lamb loin chops (about 2 pounds), fatty tips trimmed
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • dried thyme
  • 3 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
  • 10 smallgarlic cloves, halved
  • 3 tablespoonswater
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoonsminced parsley
  • crushed red pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Season lamb with salt and pepper and sprinkle lightly with thyme.

  2. 2

    In a very large skillet over medium-high, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add lamb chops and garlic; cook over moderately high heat until chops are browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Turn chops and garlic. Cook until chops are browned and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes longer for medium-rare. Transfer chops to plates, leaving garlic in skillet.

  4. 4

    Add water, lemon juice, parsley, and crushed red pepper to pan and cook, scraping up any browned bits stuck to bottom, until sizzling, about 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Pour garlic and pan sauce over lamb chops and serve immediately.