Description
Experience the delightful combination of tender lamb chops and refreshing mint yogurt sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home.
Ingredients
- Lamb Chops (thick-cut)
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Garlic Cloves
- Lemon Juice
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse mint leaves and finely chop.
- Make the mint yogurt sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chopped mint, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Season and sear: Generously season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the lamb: Add seasoned chops to the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or longer for desired doneness.
- Rest and serve: Remove lamb from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Plate with mint yogurt sauce drizzled on top and garnish with extra mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg