Oven-Roasted Mediterranean Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary
Succulent lamb chops roasted with garlic, fresh rosemary, and lemon zest, delivering a fragrant and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired main dish. This Mediterranean-inspired Super Bowl recipe (gluten free, high protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lamb chops, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 chops
- 5, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make a marinade.
- Step 2: Rub the marinade evenly over 6 lamb chops and let them rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Step 3: Place the lamb chops on a roasting rack set over a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes for medium-rare, turning halfway through cooking.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and let the chops rest for 5 minutes; then drizzle with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors.









