Easy Garlic and Herb Lamb Chops for Christmas

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

lamb chops

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken thighs are leaner and more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is a healthier fat option.

fresh rosemary

🥗Healthier: dried rosemary

💰Cheaper: none

Dried rosemary is more accessible and lasts longer.

Prepare the lamb chops by cutting them down the middle if they are in a rack.

Place the lamb chops on a platter or in a 13x9 dish for marinating.

Pluck the leaves off the fresh rosemary, avoiding the thick stems, and chop them up.

Use a garlic press to mince garlic cloves, adjusting the quantity based on size (about 4-1/2 cloves worth).

Zest the lemon carefully, rotating to avoid the bitter white pith.

Combine the chopped rosemary, minced garlic, and lemon zest in a bowl.

Add rosemary infused olive oil to the mixture to create a marinade.

Brush the marinade onto the lamb chops, ensuring not to brush off the garlic and herbs.

Cover the lamb chops and refrigerate for 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Heat an aluminum pan over medium-high heat and add avocado oil for cooking.

Once the oil is hot, add the marinated lamb chops to the pan.

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