Pan-Seared Mediterranean Lamb Chops with Herbed Yogurt Sauce

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Tender lamb chops seared to perfection and served with a tangy herbed yogurt sauce that highlights regional Mediterranean flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 25 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 320 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 lamb chops (about 1.5 lbs) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary.
  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 per side until a deep golden crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
  3. Step 3: While lamb cooks, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 grated and drained cucumber in a bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
  4. Step 4: Remove lamb chops from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the herbed yogurt sauce spooned on top.

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