Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Lemon-Garlic Sauce

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Authentic Greek-inspired lamb chops with a fragrant herb crust and bright lemon-garlic sauce, perfect for a special dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lamb loin chops, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 490 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Finely chop 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, and 3 garlic cloves; mix with 2 tbsp olive oil to create a paste.
  2. Step 2: Rub 12 oz lamb loin chops with herb paste, pressing gently to adhere, and let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; add chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and reaching 125°F internally for medium-rare.
  4. Step 4: Remove chops and set aside; add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup white wine to skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce reduces by half.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley and 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy; return lamb chops to skillet, coating evenly, and cook for 1 minute to warm through.

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