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Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce

Juicy, perfectly seared lamb chops paired with a classic tangy mint sauce for a gourmet dinner experience.

Medium 15 min prep 10 min cook 25 min total 4 servings 4.9/10

Ready in

25 minutes

Makes 4 servings

About This Recipe

Juicy, perfectly seared lamb chops paired with a classic tangy mint sauce for a gourmet dinner experience.

Classic pan-seared lamb chops accompanied by traditional tangy mint sauce.

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

9.8

Taste

6.0

Difficulty

9.2

Presentation

8.0

Nutrition

8.5

Value

9.5

Instructions

9.0

Ingredients

9.5

Time Accuracy

9.0

Would Make Again

9.4

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5 4 min
Step 6 3 min
Step 7 5 min

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Lamb Chops

8 pieces lamb chops (thick cut)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 pieces garlic cloves (crushed)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
salt and black pepper (to taste)

Mint Sauce

1 cup fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
2 tbsp boiling water
1 tsp sugar
3 tbsp white wine vinegar

Equipment

Cast-iron skillet Best for achieving a great sear
Tongs For turning the chops safely
Cutting board For resting meat

Instructions

1

In a bowl, dissolve sugar in boiling water, then stir in white wine vinegar and freshly chopped mint leaves. Set aside to infuse.
2

Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels and season generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.
3

Heat olive oil in a heavy-based skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until smoking hot.
4

Add lamb chops, crushed garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs to the pan.
5

Sear for about 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving them until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
4 min
6

Flip the chops and cook for another 2-3 minutes for medium-rare, spooning the hot pan juices over them.
3 min
7

Remove chops from the pan and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving with the fresh mint sauce.
5 min