Herbaceous Lamb Chops
A delectable dish of juicy lamb chops marinated in aromatic herbs and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 8 pieces medium-sized lamb chops
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.5 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 0.5 whole red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.5 whole lemon (juice)
- to taste fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Finely process the red bell pepper, fresh parsley, and garlic to form a coarse mixture for the marinade.
- Divide the lamb rack into 8 even chops on a chopping board.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lamb chops with the bell pepper mixture, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, olive oil, and lemon juice. Massage the marinade into each chop.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- Bring the lamb chops to room temperature before cooking and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cooking
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Sear each lamb chop for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chops to the skillet, ensuring they are not overlapping, and place in the oven.
- Bake for 2-5 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, or 5-10 minutes for medium well to well done.
- If needed, repeat the baking process with remaining chops.
Serving
- Serve the cooked lamb chops garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For an extra depth of flavor, let the marinated lamb chops sit overnight in the fridge. Using a thermometer can help you achieve your desired doneness exactly. If you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.