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Pan-Seared Irish Lamb Chops
Moist and flavorful lamb chops seared to perfection in an Irish skillet, served with a hint of intensity from the spices.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds Irish lamb chopspreferably 1-1.5 inches thick
- ●2 tablespoons flavored olive oilsuch as truffle or garlic oil
- ●2 sprigs intensely flavored thymefresh or dried
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●to taste saltpreferably kosher salt
- ●to taste pepperpreferably freshly ground
- ●2 lemon wedgesfor serving
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the skillet over medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- 2
Pat the lamb chops dry with a paper towel.
- 3
Season the lamb chops with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- 4
Add the flavored olive oil to the preheated skillet.
- 5
Sear the lamb chops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned.
- 6
Transfer the skillet to the oven (400°F/200°C).
- 7
Cook the lamb chops for 5-7 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- 8
Let the lamb chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 9
Serve the lamb chops with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of thyme.