Fried lamb chops are easily made in your favorite cast iron skillet. You only need a few ingredients for this amazing meal. Lamb chops only have to be marinated for 30 minutes or can be marinated for hours. This recipe is perfect to prepare earlier in the day, then simply put them in the pan at dinner time.
How tofry
lamb chops Pan-fried
lamb chops are so simple to make! The tasty marinade is only 3 ingredients. These lamb chops cook in less than 10 minutes, a quick but delicious dinner.
- Mix the marinade: combine garlic, olive oil and chopped fresh rosemary.
- : Cover the lamb chops in the garlic marinade. Then cover and store the chops in the fridge to marinate. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 5 hours.
- Cook lamb chops: When ready to cook, heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Brush excess marinade from lamb chops and add to the preheated pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes on each side until cooked to the desired cooking.
Marinate the lamb chops
Grilled lamb chops
If you prefer to roast lamb chops, here’s how you do it
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Start by marinating the lamb chops according to the recipe. Mix the garlic, olive oil and chopped fresh rosemary. Rub the marinade into the lamb chops and let them marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
When ready to roast, preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Remove excess marinade from chops and add to the preheated grill. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side until cooked until cooked to your desired cooking. Use a thermometer to check temperature: 145°F for medium to rare, 160°F for medium, or 170°F for well done. Be careful not to overcook, as that will make the chops hard.
FAQ
Serve lamb chopsSome sides that pair amazing with lamb
chops are roasted cauliflower fillets or these marinated cucumbers. For a more elegant dinner, I love serving them with this mashed potatoes and this oven-roasted asparagus. They also work great with a sauce or sauce like this Tzatziki sauce or a hummus, like this avocado hummus.
We love serving lamb with a great green salad. Some salads that go well are this tomato and cucumber salad or this creamy cucumber salad that is super refreshing. You can’t go wrong with this garden salad with an easy balsamic dressing.
Store leftover lamb
chops
Leftover lamb chops are a perfect preparation for food. They refrigerate and reheat well, or you can even freeze them for longer storage!
- Refrigerate: Leftover lamb chops can be stored in the fridge. Store in an airtight container or a hermetically wrapped dish with plastic wrap. Chops can be stored for up to 4 days.
- Froze: Leftover lamb chops can also be frozen! Let cool before freezing in an airtight container or freezer bag. You can also wrap each chop tightly in plastic wrap. Lamb chops can be frozen for up to 3 months.
More
lamb
- recipes Lamb shoulder chops – These chops are extra juicy. Rosemary and garlic provide the best flavor.
- Pan-fried lamb loin chops – Lamb fillets in garlic and herbs
- Leg of lamb – It takes surprisingly little effort to make this dinner so impressive. Simply season the lamb and bake in the oven.
- Lamb skewers – Skewers are a fun summer meal. These lamb skewers use an easy marinade that gives it a rich flavor.
