Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Rosemary Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender lamb chops pan-seared to a golden crust, finished with a fragrant rosemary garlic butter sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 20 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 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.

Ingredients

• 8 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) lamb chops
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
• 3 cloves, smashed garlic cloves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 8 lamb chops (about 1.5 lbs) 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 cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add the lamb chops to the skillet and sear without moving for 3 minutes until a deep golden crust forms on one side.
4. Step 4: Flip the chops and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, and 3 smashed garlic cloves to the skillet.
5. Step 5: Tilt the skillet slightly and spoon the melted butter and aromatics over the chops repeatedly for 3 more minutes for medium-rare doneness.
6. Step 6: Remove the chops from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.