Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Greek Oregano and Lemon Sauce

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Juicy lamb chops pan-seared with fragrant Greek oregano and finished with a bright lemon sauce for a classic Mediterranean experience. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs lamb chops, olive oil, fresh Greek oregano, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 lamb chops (about 1.5 lbs total) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp chopped fresh Greek oregano.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the lamb chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
  3. Step 3: Remove lamb chops to a warm plate and cover loosely with foil. Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup water, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest, scraping the browned bits off the pan bottom. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return the lamb chops to the pan and spoon the lemon-oregano sauce over them to coat. Serve immediately with the pan sauce drizzled on top.

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