Pan-Seared Mediterranean Lamb Chops with Garlic-Rosemary Sauce

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Tender lamb chops pan-seared to a perfect medium-rare and finished with a fragrant garlic-rosemary pan sauce, evoking the flavors of the Mediterranean coast. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs lamb loin chops, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Serves 3 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 lamb loin chops and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
  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 the lamb chops to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until a deep golden crust forms and internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
  4. Step 4: Remove the lamb chops to a warm plate, tent loosely with foil.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 chopped fresh rosemary sprigs to the skillet; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the butter foams.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and scrape up any browned bits from the pan to create a sauce.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the garlic-rosemary sauce over the lamb chops before serving.

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