Sheet-Pan Lamb Asado with Citrus & Chile
Tender lamb chops seared and roasted with a bright citrus-chile glaze in under 20 minutes. A TikTok-easy take on Mexican cabrito that skips the whole-animal roast for lamb chops cooked crispy on a sheet pan.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat lamb chops dry. Season all over with salt, pepper, chile powder, and cumin.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear chops 90 seconds per side without moving — you'll hear a steady sizzle and see edges char.
Step 4
Transfer skillet to a 425°F oven for 4–5 minutes until chops reach 130–135°F internal temp (medium-rare).
Step 5
Pour lime and orange juice over chops. Sprinkle cilantro, a pinch of salt, and a crack of pepper.
Step 6
Serve hot straight from the skillet with lime wedges and warm tortillas on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large oven-safe skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- cutting board
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
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