Baked Lamb Chops
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 427cal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pound lamb rib chops at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ Tablespoons garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ Tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Whisk all ingredients (except lamb chops) together in a bowl.
- Using gloved hands, massage oil and spice mixture all over both sides of the lamb chops.
- Heat a large (dry) oven proof skillet over medium high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the lamb chops.
- Sear chops on one side for 3-5 minutes. Turn chops over and sear another 2-4 minutes.
- Place skillet in oven, uncovered, and bake for 10 minutes (for medium rare).
- Remove from oven and transfer chops from skillet to a cutting board and tent with foil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Lamb is best when cooked to medium-rare, but if you prefer medium increase the time in the oven to 15 minutes instead of 10.
- Remove your lamb chops from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking. Letting your lamb reach room temperature allows the meat to relax, compared to when it’s cold, it tenses up. Lamb is a meat that cooks quickly and can dry out easily, therefore it’s best to have it at room temperature so that it evenly cooks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (2 chops) | Calories: 427cal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 3628mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1186IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg