Garlic Herb Crusted Lamb Chops

We had an amazing Easter dinner this year! Although I say that every year, this year was different. We decided to make our favorite dish of Lamb Chops. Amy, and I love looking at recipes and adjusting them to suit our taste buds. Since starting our diet, we have been more focused on enhancing flavors while cutting out calories. However, for Easter dinner, we didn't cut many calories. We only used two tablespoons of olive oil for the Lamb Chops and non-fat Chicken Broth in the Cheesy Mushroom Risotto. The Garlic Herb Crusted Lamb Chops were fantastic. We added about ten (10) small Thai Peppers, which made it spicy and added a nice flavor.

Cooking Garlic Herb Crusted Lamb

Last Time We Had Lamb

During a cooking show, we saw them prepare lamb chops. Amy thought it would be a great idea to have lamb chops for Easter this year. The last time I made lamb was when Amy was about 2 or 3 years old (that was a LONG time ago!), so she doesn't remember. My dad had remodeled the upstairs of their house and added an apartment for Amy and me. It was a great arrangement because Amy had her grandparents downstairs, and we had our privacy upstairs.

For Easter, I decided to make a lamb roast and invited a couple of friends over for dinner. As I started cooking the lamb, I felt excited and happy to be preparing such a great meal. However, just as the lamb was almost done, my Dad yelled up, complaining about the horrible smell of whatever I was cooking. He asked my Mom to come up and air out the upstairs. This made me wonder what was happening, and what I had done wrong. 

It turned out that when my Dad was in the Army during World War II, they had "Mutton" a lot. As a result, he could not stand the smell of lamb. Just like Peanut Butter, we never had it when he was in the house. I know he had terrible memories from the war, but being the strong person he was, and just like others in "the greatest generation," he never talked about those memories. I am sure that the smell of the food brought back a ton of those memories. I felt so bad about cooking the lamb that day, and as a result, I have not made lamb since then.

Garlic Herb Crusted Lamb Chops

Fast forward several years, Amy and I finally succeeded in making a delicious lamb dinner, and we had a lot of fun in the process. We didn't know how to cook the lamb chops or even if we would like them, so we searched for recipes and found many that sounded great. Since we had never really tasted lamb before, we decided to use spices that we love, such as salt, pepper, thyme, cilantro, lemon, lots of garlic, and Thai peppers. The recipe turned out to be simple yet very tasty and had a nice spice!

Sauté the Lamb

To prepare the lamb chops, start by seasoning both sides with salt, pepper, and thyme. Let them rest until they reach room temperature. 

In a pan, heat the olive oil until it's hot. Add the minced garlic and the seasoned lamb chops to the pan. Cook the lamb chops for about 4 minutes, then flip them and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until they reach your preferred level of doneness.

Remove the lamb chops, add lemon juice, chicken broth, Thai peppers (if you prefer it spicy), cilantro, or parsley, and let it simmer for a couple of minutes. 

Then, pour the sauce over the lamb chops and serve with your favorite side dish. We made risotto, which was delicious but very time-consuming. 

I have to say this was the best Garlic Herb Crusted Lamb Chops I have ever had!!!    Oh, it's the only Lamb Chops we have ever had!!!!!  Seriously, the flavors were amazing.   It was the best meal, and we had a nice toast in memory of Grandpa!!.

Since we first made these Garlic Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, they have become a staple for us. We make them several times each year.  They are delicious, and we both found that the chops cooked to Medium are perfect for us.  Amy and I both love our food on the more "medium well" side,  but not lamb chops.  It's just amazing how good this meal was.

Please let us know if you tried this dish and if you love it as much as we did.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE? YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY THESE RECIPES:

• Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb - This Garlic herb-crusted lamb recipe is easy to make and loaded with zesty, garlicky savoriness.
• Lamb Chops with Spiced Yogurt - Lamb Chops are marinated in a blend of lemon, yogurt, and spices and are pan-seared to perfection for maximum tenderness and flavor infusion.
• Lamb Kabobs - Discover the deliciousness of Lamb Kabobs! A simple blend of herbs & spices provides a flavorful & enjoyable take on a traditional dinner.
• Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken - Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken is an easy weeknight comfort meal that is tender, juicy, and full of flavor.
• Stuffed Pork Chops - This Easy Cheesy Stuffed Pork Chop recipe will be your new favorite one-pan dinner. Creamy cheese, ham, and herbs fill a perfectly seared pork chop.