Pan-Fried Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Mint Yogurt
Juicy lamb chops pan-fried with fresh rosemary, paired with a cooling mint yogurt sauce typical of Australian home-style cooking. This Australian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs lamb chops, fresh rosemary, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 chops (about 1 inch thick) lamb chops
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 4 cloves minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper in a shallow dish. Add 8 lamb chops (about 1 inch thick) and coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the lamb chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until a golden brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
- Step 3: Remove chops from skillet, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Meanwhile, mix 1 cup Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 5: Serve the rested lamb chops with a generous dollop of the mint yogurt sauce alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.









