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Greek Lamb Chops
Just like a Greek restaurant or even better! Whether you decide to grill them or fry them in a cast iron skillet (or regular pan), these homemade Greek Lamb Chops are a family favourite! Once you try these you will never look back!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 35 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Karina Carrel📖 cafedelites
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- baking dish
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Using paper towels, pat dry chops and discard any shards or bone fragments.
2
Mix all of the ingredients together in a small jug or bowl.
3
Arrange lamb chops in a large baking dish or on a large plate, and pour the marinade all over the lamb, rubbing it into the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for half an hour, or for a deeper flavour, marinate overnight in the refrigerator, turning the chops from time to time (before cooking, let lamb chops sit at room temp ⏱️ 30 minutes).
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4
Heat oil in a pan (cast iron preferably or grill plates) over high heat until just starting to smoke. Fry or grill lamb in 2 batches for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes each side, depending on thickness until done to your liking. (Usually, at ⏱️ 3 minutes per side they are medium, and at ⏱️ 4 minutes they are medium-well.)
5
Let rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes before serving.Sprinkle with a little extra dried oregano for added flavour and a little extra lemon juice (optional).
dried oregano (preferably Greek, or 1/2 cup chopped fresh)2 tsp
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Optional:
7
For left over marinade: reduce heat down to medium-low leaving any leftover drippings in the pan. When pan has lowered in heat, pour in the leftover marinade along with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1/4 cup beef broth. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for at least ⏱️ 5 minutes. Stir in a tablespoon of lemon juice and serve with the lamb.
Nutrition Facts
calories
730 kcal
fat Content
41 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
0.5 g
sodium Content
782 mg
protein Content
84 g
cholesterol Content
257 mg
carbohydrate Content
3 g
saturated Fat Content
12 g
unsaturated Fat Content
25 g
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