Pan-Seared Lamb Chops
How to pan-sear lamb chops on the stove for a fast weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tsp pepper to taste
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Let the lamb chops come to room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Pat the meat dry on all sides. In a small bowl, combine the lemon jucie, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic. Rub the spice mixture onto the meat, cover with alumum foil and let it marinate for 20 mintues or up to overnight (in the fridge).
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. When the oil shimmers, add the pork chops and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature registers 145°F. Transfer the meat to a cutting board, tent with aluminium foil, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
