Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops
Picture this: a tender, juicy cut of meat that’s so good, it'll make you question every life choice that led you to eat anything else. I mean, who knew simplicity could taste this luxurious? It's like finding out your blind date is royalty—unexpected but totally welcome.
First off, you're going to need some lamb loin chops because, obviously, we can't make magic happen without the star of the show. Grab some butter (because butter makes everything better), extra virgin olive oil for that fancy touch, and an assortment of herbs and spices that'll make your kitchen smell like a Michelin-starred restaurant. We're talking fresh sage, thyme, a sprinkle of dried basil, a dash of Worcestershire sauce for that umami bomb, and garlic in two forms because one just isn't enough. Oh, and don’t forget the salt; we're seasoning like we mean it.
Here’s how I made it: Season those chops like they’ve wronged you—salt and garlic powder first. Heat your skillet with a bit of the olive oil and throw in the butter like you’re starting a buttery revolution. Toss in the garlic cloves (for that aromatic love story) and the chops. Now, this is where it gets aromatic with the sage and thyme joining the party. Cook these babies on high for about 5-7 minutes, making sure they don’t stick around the pan long enough to pay rent. As they sizzle, anoint them with Worcestershire sauce and basil, because we’re all about that flavor. Flip them over and repeat. If you're someone who likes their meat well-done (no judgment, but also, why?), just keep them on the heat a bit longer. Remember, these chops will keep cooking even after they've escaped the heat, kind of like how I keep thinking about embarrassing moments years after they happened.
And there you have it, a pan-seared lamb loin chop recipe that’s so easy, even I didn’t mess it up. Serve it with some steamed veggies and rice, and you’ve got yourself a meal that’ll impress just about anyone. Or just eat it straight out of the pan; I’m not here to judge your life choices.
Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops
Ingredients
Instructions
- Season the chops with salt and garlic powder.
- Drizzle a little evoo in a skillet, add butter, garlic cloves, and the chops.
- Add sage and thyme throughout the pan.
- Cook on high for about 5-7 min.
- While it’s cooking, add Worcestershire, and basil on the top of each one.
- Flip and add Worcestershire and basil on top again.
- Cook for another 5-7 min until both sides are crispy and browning. If you want the meat more well done, cook longer. Don’t forget the meat will continue to cook a little after it’s removed from the heat.
