Lamb Loin Chops Sizzled with Garlic
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
- 8 (1/2-inch-thick) lamb loin chops (about 2 pounds), fatty tips trimmed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- Dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 10 small garlic cloves, halved
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- Crushed red pepper
Instructions
- 1Season lamb with salt and pepper and sprinkle lightly with thyme.
- 2In 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.
- 3Turn 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.
- 4Add 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.
- 5Pour garlic and pan sauce over lamb chops and serve immediately.