If you are looking to feed a group with a quick recipe, these paleo and Whole30 Turmeric Garlic Pan Fried Lamb Chops are easy to make and so juicy and delicious!
Lamb is one of my favorite meats, especially for special occasions and over the holidays. For some reason, it just seems so fancy and indulgent, but it’s actually one of the easiest meats to cook. Because lamb is so rich and flavorful, it’s hard overcook and you can cook it pretty darn quickly in the pan or the grill.
I made these Turmeric Garlic Pan Fried Lamb Chops a few months ago for my parents without following any kind of recipe. It was so good that I decided to make it again, this time measuring the ingredients so I can share it with you all. I’m thinking this dish will be on regular rotation in our house because the husband couldn’t stop raving about it.
The longest step in this recipe is the marinating part, and then all you have to is pan fry the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side. It’s such an easy breezy recipe but the end result is so juicy and tender. The turmeric and the garlic add such a great flavor to this dish, and they are a delicious combo along with the lemon.
The next time you need to impress a group with a yummy meal, I hope you give these Turmeric Garlic Pan Fried Lamb Chops a try. I promise, you won’t regret it and you’ll have plenty of time leftover to mingle with your guests and cook some delicious sides!
Turmeric Garlic Pan Fried Lamb Chops
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb lamb rib chops
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Pat dry the lamb with a paper towel, and if they aren't separated already, use a sharp knife to slice between each rib to separate the chops
- Combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, sea salt, turmeric powder, and dried oregano to form a paste.
- Rub this marinade paste all over the lamb. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and pan fry the lamb for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium rare.
- Serve with your favorite sides.
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My husband and youngest love lamb chops, I bet they would love these. I love all of that garlicky-turmeric goodness!
These are so pretty, and I’m always looking for new ways to use turmeric!
mmmmmmm lamp chop for dinner! cause this looks TOO good!
Those are so beautiful and appealing!! We love lamb chops. Pinned.
These look so delicious and that marinade sounds amazing! Yum!
Those chops are so beautiful!What a great flavor profile to try! THanks!
These look perfect for a Christmas dinner. Yum!
These look so amazing! What a perfect combo!
Oh this looks so delicious and I love that you used turmeric in it 🙂
I haven’t made lamb chops in quite some time, but this beautiful spice blend is so inspiring, I may just have to go pick some up. Love the use of turmeric – I tend to sprinkle it on everything, but it pairs especially well with garlic! Yum.
Boy do these sound and look delicious!!!! Love the flavor combination here!
Love this dish. So easy and perfect for holiday occasions !
I love turmeric. Can’t wait to try these. YUM!
Lamb is one of my favorite dishes as well! These look beautiful
I love lamb chops and bet they’re fabulous with turmeric and garlic! Pinning!
This sounds amazing, especially the turmeric, but I have a chronic disease that prevents me from having lemon or anything acidic. Is there a substitute that I could use instead of the lemon or could I just rub the spices onto the lamb chops without forming a paste? Thanks for the recipe!
You can just omit the lemon, and up the salt to 2 tsp total. The rub may be a bit dry but it’ll still work!
Made this tonight for my boyfriend and he LOVED it (as did I!). Paired it with some roasted Brussels sprouts with onions and bacon.
I knew I’d be short on cooking time today, so I marinated the lamb chops over night. I’m not sure how much of a game changer that was compared to just marinating for an hour, since this was my first time trying it, but it came out great. This will definitely be going into my regular cooking rotation.
So glad you enjoyed!! Thanks so much. 🙂
This recipe is a new favorite for our family that even my picky kid eaters liked a lot . We tried it using pork chops and it tasted equally delicious. Thank you for sharing and making the AIP process so much better!
I forgot to rate this dish in my above comment. It’s to delicious to leave out the fact that it’s 5 stars 😉
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like it. 🙂
Made this tonight, and it was amazing! Will be making again soon.
You were right! Delicious and easy to put together.
Cooked these tonight using lamb loin chops. Since they are thicker, I increased the cooking time. Delicious! Thank you
So glad you enjoyed!!
We loved this recipe! Even my husband, who hates lamb, really enjoyed it. He told me to save the recipe in our archive. I did double the garlic, as I normally do in recipes but this one is a win! I served it with a quick cucumber salad and some roasted veggies. Thank you so much for sharing.
Amazing! So happy to hear. And you can never have enough garlic, so I get it!
Made this recipe last night – the first to the last bite was incredible. Lamb chops were a first for our family, and we will definitely be trying to source more lamb locally! Now I really want to try the roasted lamb leg!
Thank you so much!! The marinade makes a huge difference for lamb, and I’m so glad you liked it.
This recipe looks delicious. What substitute do you recommend or suggest for coconut oil?
Any cooking oil like ghee, avocado oil, or even olive oil will work!
This looks amazing! I could only find lamb shoulder chops. Would that work as well?
Yes, that’ll work!
Would this recipe work with lamb loin chops?
Yes! You might need to cook a little longer since loin chops are usually a bit thicker, but marinade can be the same.