Lemon Herb Lamb Chops

Lamb loin chops are tenderized with Greek yogurt then seasoned with garlic, fresh herbs and lemon juice, then pan seared to perfection every time.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword Lamb Chops

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 769kcal

Author Safeway

Ingredients

1 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt
1 Tbs minced rosemary
3 cloves garlic minced
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 lbs Open Nature® lamb loin chops
1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, rosemary, garlic and lemon juice. Reserve 1/2 cup of yogurt sauce to serve with lamb. Place lamb chops on a plate. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Coat each side of lamb with yogurt. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit on counter for 30 minutes, or in refrigerator for up to 12 hours.
Wipe excess sauce from chops. Heat a 12-inch sauté pan on medium-high heat, about 3 minutes. Add oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add chops and cook 3-4 minutes, until golden. Flip and cook 3 minutes or until internal temperature of 140°is reached, for medium-rare. Place on plate and tent loosely with foil. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve.

Notes

Pro Tips:

1. Lamb cooks quickly, so it's important to watch carefully and not overcook. Use an instant read meat thermometer to know when the chops are cooked to 145° for medium rare or 160° for medium. To measure the temperature in the chops, stick the thermometer in sideways.

2. For a tangy garnish, top chops with fresh lemon zest.

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