Pan-Fried Lamb Chops with Mint and Wattleseed Spice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Juicy Australian lamb chops seasoned with earthy wattleseed and fresh mint, pan-fried to a perfect medium-rare. This Australian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs lamb chops, wattleseed ground, fresh mint leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 chops (about 1 inch thick) lamb chops
2 tsp wattleseed ground
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 cloves minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 8 lamb chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp ground wattleseed, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the lamb chops and sear for 3 minutes without moving to develop a crust.
Step 3: Flip the chops, add 2 tbsp butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, spooning melted butter over the chops, until internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
Step 4: Remove chops from pan and rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves over the chops before serving to infuse fresh herbal notes.