Herb Crusted Lamb Chops

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 219kcal

Ingredients

  • Nonstick spray
  • 1 tbsp Garlic grated
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh rosemary minced, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh thyme minced
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh parsley minced
  • 1/2 rack French-cut rack of lamb see pro tip video before purchasing
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Dinner rolls buttered if desired

Au Jus

  • 1/2 cup Beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray.
  • Place the garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley and salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Season the lamb well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, sear the lamb on all sides in the pan until it gets deep coloring on it.
  • Rub the Dijon mustard on the top of the lamb. Spread the herb mixture evenly over the mustard.
  • Bake in the oven to your desired temperature using a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat (see below).
    Note: Lamb is commonly served medium-rare
  • For the Au Jus: In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth, rosemary, and butter to a simmer. Let the liquid reduce by about a 1/3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Then set aside.
  • Place on a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Slice the lamb in between the bones. Drizzle with au jus. Serve with bread. Garnish with rosemary.

Video

Notes

Internal Temperature
  • Rare: 115 to 120°F
  • Medium-rare: 120 to 125°F
  • Medium: 130 to 135°F
  • Medium-well: 140 to 145°F
  • Well-done: 150 to 155°F

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg

Herb Crusted Lamb Chops

No ratings yet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • Nonstick spray
  • 1 tbsp Garlic grated
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh rosemary minced, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh thyme minced
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh parsley minced
  • 1/2 rack French-cut rack of lamb see pro tip video before purchasing
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Dinner rolls buttered if desired

Au Jus

  • 1/2 cup Beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray.
  • Place the garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley and salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Season the lamb well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, sear the lamb on all sides in the pan until it gets deep coloring on it.
  • Rub the Dijon mustard on the top of the lamb. Spread the herb mixture evenly over the mustard.
  • Bake in the oven to your desired temperature using a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat (see below).
    Note: Lamb is commonly served medium-rare
  • For the Au Jus: In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth, rosemary, and butter to a simmer. Let the liquid reduce by about a 1/3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Then set aside.
  • Place on a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Slice the lamb in between the bones. Drizzle with au jus. Serve with bread. Garnish with rosemary.

Video

Notes

Internal Temperature
  • Rare: 115 to 120°F
  • Medium-rare: 120 to 125°F
  • Medium: 130 to 135°F
  • Medium-well: 140 to 145°F
  • Well-done: 150 to 155°F

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 577mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 207IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg
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