Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Greek Herb Sauce

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Succulent lamb chops pan-seared to perfection and served with a vibrant sauce of fresh Greek herbs and garlic. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs lamb chops, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 3, 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: 12 min Serves 3 Greek cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 lamb chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add lamb chops and sear for 4 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown and crusty.
  4. Step 4: Flip chops and add 2 tbsp butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pan; baste chops with melted butter and garlic for 3-4 minutes until medium-rare.
  5. Step 5: Remove chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped oregano, 1 tbsp chopped mint, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp red wine vinegar until emulsified.
  7. Step 7: Drizzle the herb sauce over the rested lamb chops and serve immediately.

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