Pan-Fried Lamb Chops with Wattleseed and Rosemary

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

Juicy lamb chops pan-fried and seasoned with native Australian wattleseed and fresh rosemary for an earthy, aromatic finish. This Australian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs lamb loin chops, wattleseed ground, fresh rosemary leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 loin chops
• 1 tbsp wattleseed ground
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 8 lamb loin chops and season evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp ground wattleseed, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the 3 minced garlic cloves and lamb chops, cooking for 4 minutes without moving until a golden crust forms.
3. Step 3: Flip the chops and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the pan, spooning the melted butter over the chops as they cook for another 3-4 minutes to medium-rare doneness.
4. Step 4: Remove chops from pan, let rest for 5 minutes covered loosely with foil before serving for juicy, flavorful lamb.