Easy Garlic Pan Fried Lamb Chops
Juicy crusted lamb chops sizzling in garlic and lemon come together in minutes for a flavorful weeknight or date night dinner. These easy pan-fried lamb chops are tender inside, crisp outside, and full of bright flavor without the need for a grill or oven.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1½ 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 dried oregano
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or your favorite cooking 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 chops1½ lb lamb rib chops
- Combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, sea salt, and dried oregano to form a paste.1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, Zest of 1 lemon, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Rub this marinade paste all over the lamb. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the meat from the fridge and let it sit at 20 minutes before cooking
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pan fry the lamb for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium rare (130 degrees internal temperature).1 tbsp avocado oil
- Remove from heat. Cover with a foil, then rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving - makes 4 | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 3mg