These juicy pan-seared lamb chops are sure to impress any crowd! Showcasing fresh oranges and thyme, the sauce is bursting with earthy, aromatic, and subtly sweet flavors.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: lamb, lamb chop recipe, lamb chops, pan-seared lamb chops
3mediumoranges3 juiced and 1 orange zest peeled (1 cup of juice)
4sprigsthyme
Instructions
Remove the lamb chops from your refrigerator and leave them at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to take some of the chill off.
Score the fat of the lamb chops. Add the rack to a large pan and render out the fat for 2-3 minutes, flip and sear on the other side too. Remove from heat. Then carefully cut the lamb chops into individual chops. Season with salt on both sides.
Using the same pan with the rendered fat. Sear the chops on medium-high heat for 1 minutes per side. Don't discard the juices from the pan. You will use it to cook the other ingredients below.
In the same pan, add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute, then add orange juice, orange zest strips, and thyme sprigs to the pan. Let the sauce reduce for 5 minutes on medium-low heat. Remove the orange zest and thyme.
Once the sauce is reduced, toss the cooked lamb with the sauce. Serve with couscous or your favorite sides and enjoy.