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Prep time
2 minutes
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Cook time
5 minutes
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Serves
2
Author Notes
Enjoy juicy seared baby lamb chops, cooked on the stovetop and basted in butter. This recipe makes an easy delicious dish for any occasion.
—Felice Key West
Ingredients
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1 pound
baby lamb chops
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salt and black pepper
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2 tablespoons
unsalted butter
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4
cloves fresh garlic
Directions
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Remove the lamb chops from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before cooking. Season the lamb chops with kosher salt on both sides.
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Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
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Once the skillet is hot, add the lamb chops in a single layer, without crowding the pan. Scatter the garlic around the meat.
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Cook, without moving them, for two minutes. Flip the lamb chops and continue cooking until medium rare, another 2 minutes.
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Add the butter.
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Using a large spoon, tilt the pan to create a pool of butter on one side, then baste the lamb chops, continuously pouring the butter over them for about 1 minute.
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Remove the chops from the pan and let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle the chops with the butter from the pan and finish with flaky sea salt and chopped parsley. Serve hot.
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