Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Irish Whiskey Sauce

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Tender lamb chops pan-seared to a perfect medium-rare, finished with a rich and slightly sweet Irish whiskey pan sauce. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs lamb chops, salt, black pepper 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: 15 min Serves 4 Irish cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 8 lamb chops dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add lamb chops to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden brown crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare. Remove chops and set aside covered.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp butter along with 2 minced shallots to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until shallots are translucent and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Carefully pour in 1/3 cup Irish whiskey to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Let it simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. Step 5: Add 1/2 cup beef broth and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, simmering for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return lamb chops to the skillet and spoon sauce over them for 1 minute to reheat. Serve immediately with the whiskey sauce drizzled on top.

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