Oven Baked Lamb Chops
Indulge in the rich flavors of these Oven Baked Lamb Chops, a perfect blend of herbs and spices that transforms a simple dinner into an extraordinary meal. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare juicy, tender lamb chops that are sure to impress your family or guests. This recipe is easy to follow and allows for versatility in pairing with your favorite sides, making it ideal for any occasion—be it a weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium-sized lamb chops
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tbsp smoked paprika
- 3–4 garlic cloves
- ½ red bell pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice from ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, blend the red bell pepper, parsley, and garlic until finely chopped.
- In a bowl, combine lamb chops with the bell pepper mixture, black pepper, salt, oregano, onion powder, thyme, smoked paprika, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat and sear each chop for 1-2 minutes on both sides until browned.
- Place all the seared lamb chops back in the skillet and bake in the oven for 2-5 minutes for medium rare to medium and 5-10 minutes for medium well to well done.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lamb chops (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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