Garlic Butter Lamb Chops

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and provides a different flavor profile.

lamb chops

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and pork chops are generally less expensive.

Rinse the lamb chops and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Use a sharp knife to cut the rack of lamb into individual chops, about an inch thick.

Season both sides of the lamb chops with kosher salt and black pepper.

Let the seasoned lamb chops sit at room temperature while heating the skillet.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to smoke.

Add olive oil to the skillet and let it heat up.

Once the oil is hot, add the lamb chops to the skillet, searing them on one side.

After a few minutes, flip the lamb chops to sear the other side.

Add butter, minced garlic, and fresh thyme to the skillet after flipping the lamb chops.

Baste the lamb chops with the melted butter and garlic for a few minutes until cooked to desired doneness.

Remove the lamb chops from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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