Name: Easy Pan Seared Lamb Chops with Greek Garlic Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Lamb Chops; 8 lamb chops (rib or loin chops)2 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon butter; Greek Garlic Pesto; 1 cup fresh parsley½ cup fresh basil1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped6 cloves garlic¼ cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper

Easy Pan Seared Lamb Chops with Greek Garlic Pesto

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These easy pan seared lamb chops are juicy, flavorful, and finished with a vibrant Greek garlic pesto made with fresh herbs, lemon, olive oil, and lots of garlic. A simple Mediterranean-inspired lamb chop recipe ready in about 20 minutes.

Author: Chrissi | firsthomelovelife.com
Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
Cook Time: 20 MINUTES
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
Category: Dinner, DINNER | LAMB
Method: Grilling, Pan Seared
Cuisine: Mediterranean, MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED

Ingredients

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Lamb Chops

8 lamb chops (rib or loin chops)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon butter

Greek Garlic Pesto

1 cup fresh parsley
½ cup fresh basil
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
6 cloves garlic
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1

Remove lamb chops from the refrigerator about 15–20 minutes before cooking to bring them closer to room temperature.

Step 2

Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and chopped rosemary.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add lamb chops to the hot pan in a single layer and cook for about 3–4 minutes on the first side until a golden crust forms.

Step 5

Flip the lamb chops and cook another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add butter to the skillet during the final minute and spoon the melted butter over the lamb chops.

Step 7

Remove lamb chops from the skillet and allow them to rest for about 5 minutes.

Step 8

To make the pesto, add parsley, basil, rosemary, garlic, feta, pine nuts, and lemon juice to a food processor.

Step 9

Pulse a few times, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until the pesto becomes smooth and pourable.

Step 10

Drizzle the Greek garlic pesto over the lamb chops and serve immediately.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh herbs and allow the lamb chops to rest before serving so the juices redistribute.

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