Delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Lamb Chops / Mattie's Kitchen

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds a distinct flavor.

lamb chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken breast is leaner and more affordable.

Let lamb chops sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

Season both sides of the lamb chops with salt, pepper, onion powder, chili powder, and lemon pepper.

Mash the seasonings into the lamb chops using hands or a spoon.

Let the seasoned lamb chops rest for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to seep in.

Prepare the lemon garlic butter paste by mixing room temperature butter with lemon pepper, garlic paste, garlic infused olive oil, parsley, and fresh rosemary.

Add lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix until it forms a paste.

Heat a cast iron skillet and add enough oil to cover the bottom.

Place the lamb chops in the skillet, starting from the back to avoid splatter.

Cook the lamb chops on medium heat, turning them over about three or four times to ensure they cook evenly.

Monitor the cooking process, adjusting the heat as necessary to ensure the lamb cooks slowly and thoroughly.

Cooking Techniques

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