HOW TO COOK THE BEST LAMB CHOPS

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https://alcoeats.com/blogs/main-dishes/lamb-chops-recipe

SERVES: 4 Makes 8 chops

PREP TIME: 8 minutes 

COOK TIME: 12 minutes 

Ingredients

• 8 lamb loin or rib chops
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, and 1 large sprig
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼  teaspoon Red Hot Chilli Powder
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, smashed
• ½ cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon

Cooking instructions

• Take out the lamb chops from the refrigerator and massage the chopped thyme, ½ teaspoon of salt, and red chili powder into the meat. Keep the lamb chops at room temperature for 5 minutes. 
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb chops and cook until a rich, brown crust forms on the bottom, 4 to 6 minutes (if you're using thicker lamb chops, cooking them could take up to 10 minutes). 
• Flip the lamb chops and continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 145°F, 4 to 6 minutes more.
• Transfer the lamb chops to a plate and cover them with aluminum foil. Remove all except about 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic, thyme, and shallot to the pan and cook until the shallot softens and begins to brown for about a minute.
• Deglaze with the wine or broth and lemon juice, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Cook until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon, the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons butter.  
• Cook until the butter melts and the sauce thickens slightly, for about 1 minute.  
• Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.  
• Pour the sauce over the lamb chops and serve immediately.

Tips for storing lamb chops

• Cook ahead of time – Lamb chops can be seasoned with salt, pepper, thyme, and lemon zest up to 1 hour in advance and refrigerated.
• Storage: You can easily refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.