Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Lamb Chops with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Juicy lamb chops roasted with fresh rosemary and finished with a garlic butter sauce that enhances their natural richness. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Ingredients

• 6 chops (about 1 inch thick) lamb rib chops
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub 6 lamb rib chops with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary. Let rest 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lamb chops for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to oven and roast lamb chops for 6-8 minutes for medium-rare.
4. Step 4: While lamb roasts, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Remove lamb from oven, spoon garlic butter sauce over chops, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.