Oven-Roasted Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary
Tender lamb chops oven-roasted to juicy perfection with a fragrant crust of garlic, rosemary, and fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 8 pieces lamb rib chops
- 4 cloves minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create an herb paste.
- Step 2: Pat dry 8 lamb rib chops and rub the herb mixture evenly on both sides of each chop.
- Step 3: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lamb chops for 2 minutes per side until browned.
- Step 4: Transfer skillet to the oven and roast lamb chops for 8-10 minutes for medium-rare or longer for desired doneness.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and rest lamb chops for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.








