The BEST Lemon Garlic Butter Lamb Chops You’ll Ever Make!

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.

Pat down lamb chops until dry to achieve a good sear.

Drizzle olive oil on lamb chops and mix to coat.

Season lamb chops with 1 teaspoon each of onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Add about 1/4 teaspoon each of fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley, along with fresh garlic, and mix well.

Make lemon garlic butter by mixing 1 stick of room temperature butter with remaining garlic, fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest.

Heat olive oil in a skillet until extremely hot for searing.

Place lamb chops in the skillet, pressing down for an even sear.

Pan-sear lamb chops for about 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.

Remove lamb chops from skillet and set aside.

Deglaze the skillet with 1/4 cup of white wine, allowing it to cool slightly to avoid smoking.

Add butter to the skillet along with juice from half a lemon and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and mix the sauce well, tasting for seasoning.

Return lamb chops to the skillet, basting them with the sauce, ensuring all parts are cooked and no blood is visible.

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