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juicy grilled rosemary lamb chops

Rosemary Lamb Chops Recipe

These rosemary lamb chops are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make at home. With garlic, fresh rosemary, and lemon, this recipe brings out the best in lamb without fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lamb chops about 1 inch thick
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of half a lemon

Method
 

Step 1 – Prep the Lamb
  1. Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2 – Make the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and lemon juice. Brush this mixture over the lamb chops. Let them rest for 20–30 minutes at room temperature. (You can also marinate in the fridge for up to 4 hours.)
Step 3 – Cook the Lamb
  1. Choose your cooking method:
  2. Grill: Preheat to medium-high. Cook 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  3. Pan-sear: Heat a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil. Sear 3 minutes per side, then lower heat and cook 2–3 more minutes.
  4. Oven-bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Sear in skillet first, then transfer to oven for 6–8 minutes.
Step 4 – Rest
  1. Remove chops from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh rosemary if possible. The flavor is brighter than dried.
  • Don’t skip the resting step. It makes the meat juicier.
  • You can easily double the recipe if serving a larger group.