This lamb loin chops recipe is juicy, succulent, and ready in under an hour. Pair the lamb chops with your sides of choice and enjoy the best meal you’ve had in awhile!
My favorite way to eat lamb is roasted leg of lamb, but my second favorite way is these lamb chops.
These flavorful chops take less than 15 minutes to cook. The herbs and spices bring out the flavor of the tender meat, which is simply perfect. The only thing ‘hard’ about this recipe is that you have to marinate the lamb for a half hour.
Otherwise, it’s easy peasy lemon squeezy and the taste is out of this world.
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Helpful tips
- Because you are going to make these chops both on the stove top and in the oven, I recommend cooking them with a cast iron skillet, which can be used in both places.
- I use fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, but if you don’t have fresh, dried are fine as well.
- If you haven’t tried garlic paste, you don’t know what you’re missing. I do use fresh garlic in my cooking as well, but in marinades, I love to add the paste as it melds into the meat easily. If you can’t find garlic paste, add crushed garlic cloves (as many as you like).
- Even though I don’t really like to use plastic, I almost always marinate meat in a zip lock gallon bag. Mainly because I can massage the meat through the bag as it marinates.
How to make lamb loin chops
Pre-step
Get a gallon zip lock bag and a cast iron skillet.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – lamb loin chops (about 1 pound), fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, garlic paste, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, olive oil and kosher salt.
Step two
Add the chops to the gallon bag. Add oil, sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme, garlic paste, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt.
Step three
Massage the bag for at least two minutes. You want to make sure the lamb is covered and that you’ve bruised the rosemary and thyme to release the flavor.
Let the bag rest on the counter for half an hour. You want the meat to come to room temperature.
Step four
Five minutes before the half hour is up, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step five
Place the cast iron sauté pan on the stove and heat it on medium-high heat. Add olive oil to the hot skillet and once the oil comes to a shimmer, place the lamb chops in the pan and sear them for 2 minutes each side. I use metal tongs to flip each chop.
Step six
After the chops are seared, place the pan into the oven, and bake them for 8 – 9 minutes.
Step seven
Once the timer dings, take the chops out of the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving them.
I plate the lamb with baked potatoes and green beans. I also like placing fresh herbs on the plate when I serve them.
Let’s take a closer look at this succulent lamb loin chop.
Yum.
So, I hope you enjoyed this juicy lamb loin chops recipe!
Please feel free to leave me a comment. How do you like to cook your lamb and what you use to spice it up?
And as always, may all your dishes be delish!
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Lamb Loin Chops
Ingredients
- 4 lamb loin chops (approximately 1 pound total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary (or scant teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste (or 2 cloves of garlic, crushed)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Make it!
- In the gallon bag, add lamb loin chops, 1 tablespoons of oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, garlic paste, and salt.
- Massage bag, making sure the chops are covered. Leave on the counter for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Heat sauté pan on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and once it heats up, add lamb loin chops and sear for 2 minutes each side
- Place pan in oven and bake for 8 – 9 minutes. I like it medium rare, so mine took 8 minutes.
- Pull pan out of oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving
- Eat
- Smile
- Enjoy
Equipment
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- Because you are going to make these chops both on the stove top and in the oven, I recommend cooking them with a cast iron skillet, which can be used in both places.
- I use fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, but if you don’t have fresh, dried are fine as well.
- If you haven’t tried garlic paste, you don’t know what you’re missing. I do use fresh garlic in my cooking as well, but in marinades, I love to add the paste as it melds into the meat easily. If you can’t find garlic paste, add crushed garlic cloves (as many as you like).
- Even though I don’t really like to use plastic, I almost always marinate meat in a zip lock gallon bag. Mainly because I can massage the meat through the bag as it marinates.
Sandi
This lamb looks amazing for dinner. You did an awesome job cooking it 🙂
Elaine
Thank you Sandi!!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
The only word for these is…succulent! I’ll keep an eye out for the spice, it sounds wonderful…and good job scoring those rugs!!
Elaine
Sue, thanks so much!
Catherine
These look beautiful! Cooked to perfection…what a fabulous dish, Elaine! xo
Elaine
Catherine, thanks so much! 🙂
Sarah Newman
That Masala spice mix sounds divine! I love Masala! Bet it’s a great combo with the rosemary and thyme too!
Elaine
Thank you Sarah!
April
My mom had a rug just like that but it was a light purple color. Yours is lovely. Your lamb rocks! It looks amazing!
Elaine
Thank you April!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
We happen to LOVE lamb. These chops looks great, and that seasoning sounds amazing. Perfect for company too.
Elaine
Thank you Gloria! It is perfect for company!
Denise Wright
That lamb looks is mouthing watering good! I have not heard of Mom’s Magic Masala but I am going to look out for it. I love trying new spices. PS Your photos look great!
Elaine
Thanks so much Denise. 🙂 I appreciate it so much!
A_Boleyn
I love lamb and your dish looks delicious. I must say, that was a great score on the rugs.
Elaine
Thanks so much A_Boleyn!! I appreciate it. I love my rugs. The big one is 9 X 12!
Analida Braeger
The lamb looks absolutely fantastic! I will need to get some of that spice mix! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
Elaine
Thank you Analida!
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago
Pork always feels like such a great fall meal! This looks like a good one to save for later!!
Elaine
Thank you Kathryn!!
Chris
As you know, I’m not the biggest lamb fan in the kitchen, but I have to say these were super tasty.
Elaine
Hehe. Thanks Chris!
Beth
That rug would go perfect in my living room! I need it! I also need these lamb chops! They look perfect!
Elaine
Hehe. Thanks Beth!
Jenni
These lamb chops sound pretty much amazing – as does that spice blend! Going to go buy it right now!
Elaine
Thanks so much, Jenni!
Abby @ WinsteadWandering
I’ve never prepared lamb, but these chops look, well, magical. Thanks for the recipe!
Elaine
Abby, it’s super easy!
Amanda Mason
This recipe and picture looks SO delish! And I LOVE that you linked out to https://www.momsmagicmasala.com/! What amazing spices! i’m all about new spices and creating new dishes with new spices! Thank you for posting this. Oh – and I can’t believe you just found that rug!! You have to be the luckiest person!!! Your pictures are beautiful btw!
Elaine
Thank you Amanda! And yes, sometimes I’m lucky when I see stuff on the curb!!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
We love lamb and chops are the best. Your dinner looks wonderful and the seasoning sounds like it really complimented the flavor of the lamb. To me, this would be a great dinner for a special occasion.
Elaine
Thanks Marisa!! It is a fun dish to have for any occasion.
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen
The last time we ordered lamb at a restaurant, it was less than tasty. Yours looks super yummy, and I think the seasoning would be really nice to try. We’ve been reluctant to buy lamb just in case we didn’t like it, but maybe we should give it another try! 🙂
Elaine
It’s one of my favorite meats I think. I love all meats but lamb reminds me of childhood. Give it a go Kimberly!! 🙂
Julie
This looks delicious! I am usually wary of spice blends, but if this one is magical, it must be good!
Elaine
Julie! Thanks. I usually don’t do blends either, preferring to make them myself. But it was FREE! And I can’t turn down FREE! 😉
Cara
So awesome, lamb is one of my favorite things to eat, and these loin chops were amazing!
Elaine
I love lamb too, Cara! Thanks so much for your comment.
Casey
This was my first time cooking lamb and it’s easier than I thought! The seasoning on these is spot on! This will be my go to recipe from now on!
Elaine
Thanks so much Casey, I appreciate it.
Carrie Robinson
This would be such an impressive and elegant dish to make for Valentine’s Day dinner. It looks amazing! 🙂
Elaine
Thanks, Carrie! I’m going to make it for our Valentine’s day meal. Thanks for your comment.
Tavo
Absolutely delicious lamb loin chops; thank you for this fantastic recipe! I will make it again!!
Elaine
Thanks, Tavo. I appreciate it!
Anjali
These lamb chops turned out perfectly! They were tasty, juicy and super satisfying – the spices and herbs in the marinade added so much flavor!
Elaine
I’m so glad to hear that Anjali! I so appreciate you letting me know.
Liz
I love lamb loin chops! I tend to only order them at a restaurant, and have never made them at home! I saved this recipe to give it a try!
Elaine
Great, Liz. I hope you enjoy it when you try it! It’s a family favorite.
Linda
never thought making lamb chops is so easy and this recipe is perfectly seasoned and flavorful in every bite!
Elaine
I’m so glad to hear that Linda. Thanks so much for letting me know.