Greek Lamb Chops with Lemon & Oregano
Tender lamb chops rubbed with dried oregano, garlic, and lemon, then seared until golden and finished with a bright squeeze of fresh lemon. A restaurant-quality Greek main in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat lamb chops dry on both sides with paper towels.
Step 2
Mix minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 3
Rub the garlic-oregano mixture all over both sides of the chops.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 5
Sear chops 3 minutes per side without moving. Crust should be golden; meat stays medium-rare.
Step 6
Transfer chops to a plate. Cut lemon in half and squeeze juice over the top.
Step 7
Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or cast iron pan
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- kitchen tongs
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