Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic-Dill Butter

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Tender pork chops caramelized in butter with aromatic garlic and dill, finished with a herb-infused sauce. This American-inspired pork recipe (high protein, keto), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs pork chops, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 12 min Serves 1 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Sear pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chops and set aside. Add 1 tbsp butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 tbsp fresh dill and 1 tsp lemon juice, then return pork chops to the skillet to coat.

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