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Old-Fashioned Soul Food Pan Seared Lamb Chops

Old-Fashioned Soul Food Pan-Seared Lamb Chops

My old-fashioned soul food lamb chops are pan-seared in a hot skillet for deep, rich flavor and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth bite. Seasoned with precise, Southern-style simplicity, they bring that classic “made in Grandma’s kitchen” energy to any meal.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Soul Food
Servings: 8
Calories: 262kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet large, 8-10"

Ingredients

  • 1 rack of lamb usually has 8 lamb chops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2-3 sprigs rosemary optional, fresh rosemary to garnish

Instructions

  • To slice the rack into individual lamb chops, simply guide your knife between each rib bone and cut straight down, separating one chop at a time. Continue until the entire rack is carved into individual chops, yielding about 8 chops.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried rosemary.
  • Rub this mixture onto both sides of each lamb chop until they are well coated.
  • Next, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the lamb for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare chops. For well-done chops, continue cooking in 2-minute intervals after the initial 4 minutes on each side, until they are no longer pink in the center.
  • Garnish the finished lamb chops with fresh sprigs of rosemary, serve immediately, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.001g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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