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    Home » Dinner » Meat and Poultry » Lamb Loin Chops

    Lamb Loin Chops

    Last updated on March 11, 2022. Originally posted on February 5, 2022 By Elaine 50 Comments

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    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!

    A deep plate with a lamb chop with a vegetable and potato

    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.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Love stew? Try my Guinness lamb stew!

    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.

    A small green plate with raw lamb chops, with fresh herbs, a plate of spices and salt in back

    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.

    A ziplock back with the chops in it marinating

    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.

    Lamb chops seared in a pan

    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.

    Three chops on a small green plate with fresh rosemary in front of a plate

    I plate the lamb with baked potatoes and green beans. I also like placing fresh herbs on the plate when I serve them.

    Higher view of a plate with fresh herbs with a lamb chop, green beans and potato

    Let’s take a closer look at this succulent lamb loin chop.

    A deep plate with a lamb chop with a vegetable and potato

    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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    square photo of a lamb chop on a plate with green beans and half a potato

    Lamb Loin Chops

    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!
    5 from 18 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Lamb
    Keyword: lamb chops, lamb loin chops
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Marinating time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 47 minutes
    Servings: 4 chops
    Calories: 298kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    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

    sauté pan (oven proof)
    gallon bags
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    Notes

    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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1chop | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sandi

      September 18, 2017 at 10:46 am

      This lamb looks amazing for dinner. You did an awesome job cooking it 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 18, 2017 at 11:18 am

        Thank you Sandi!!

        Reply
    2. sue | theviewfromgreatisland

      September 18, 2017 at 11:27 am

      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!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 18, 2017 at 1:27 pm

        Sue, thanks so much!

        Reply
    3. Catherine

      September 18, 2017 at 11:29 am

      These look beautiful! Cooked to perfection…what a fabulous dish, Elaine! xo

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 18, 2017 at 1:28 pm

        Catherine, thanks so much! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sarah Newman

      September 18, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      That Masala spice mix sounds divine! I love Masala! Bet it’s a great combo with the rosemary and thyme too!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 18, 2017 at 1:27 pm

        Thank you Sarah!

        Reply
    5. April

      September 18, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      My mom had a rug just like that but it was a light purple color. Yours is lovely. Your lamb rocks! It looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 18, 2017 at 1:29 pm

        Thank you April!

        Reply
    6. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      September 18, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      We happen to LOVE lamb. These chops looks great, and that seasoning sounds amazing. Perfect for company too.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 19, 2017 at 7:59 am

        Thank you Gloria! It is perfect for company!

        Reply
    7. Denise Wright

      September 18, 2017 at 5:54 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 19, 2017 at 7:32 am

        Thanks so much Denise. 🙂 I appreciate it so much!

        Reply
    8. A_Boleyn

      September 19, 2017 at 6:04 am

      I love lamb and your dish looks delicious. I must say, that was a great score on the rugs.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 19, 2017 at 7:29 am

        Thanks so much A_Boleyn!! I appreciate it. I love my rugs. The big one is 9 X 12!

        Reply
    9. Analida Braeger

      September 19, 2017 at 7:27 am

      The lamb looks absolutely fantastic! I will need to get some of that spice mix! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 19, 2017 at 7:32 am

        Thank you Analida!

        Reply
    10. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago

      September 21, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Pork always feels like such a great fall meal! This looks like a good one to save for later!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 21, 2017 at 3:48 pm

        Thank you Kathryn!!

        Reply
    11. Chris

      September 21, 2017 at 10:49 am

      As you know, I’m not the biggest lamb fan in the kitchen, but I have to say these were super tasty.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 21, 2017 at 3:47 pm

        Hehe. Thanks Chris!

        Reply
    12. Beth

      September 21, 2017 at 11:14 am

      That rug would go perfect in my living room! I need it! I also need these lamb chops! They look perfect!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 21, 2017 at 2:49 pm

        Hehe. Thanks Beth!

        Reply
    13. Jenni

      September 21, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      These lamb chops sound pretty much amazing – as does that spice blend! Going to go buy it right now!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 07, 2022 at 10:37 am

        Thanks so much, Jenni!

        Reply
    14. Abby @ WinsteadWandering

      September 22, 2017 at 11:24 pm

      I’ve never prepared lamb, but these chops look, well, magical. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 24, 2017 at 4:51 pm

        Abby, it’s super easy!

        Reply
    15. Amanda Mason

      September 23, 2017 at 11:42 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 24, 2017 at 4:50 pm

        Thank you Amanda! And yes, sometimes I’m lucky when I see stuff on the curb!!

        Reply
    16. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      September 24, 2017 at 10:11 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 24, 2017 at 4:50 pm

        Thanks Marisa!! It is a fun dish to have for any occasion.

        Reply
    17. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen

      September 24, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      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! 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 24, 2017 at 5:39 pm

        It’s one of my favorite meats I think. I love all meats but lamb reminds me of childhood. Give it a go Kimberly!! 🙂

        Reply
    18. Julie

      September 25, 2017 at 7:37 am

      This looks delicious! I am usually wary of spice blends, but if this one is magical, it must be good!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 25, 2017 at 7:40 am

        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! 😉

        Reply
    19. Cara

      February 07, 2022 at 3:06 pm

      So awesome, lamb is one of my favorite things to eat, and these loin chops were amazing!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 08, 2022 at 12:19 pm

        I love lamb too, Cara! Thanks so much for your comment.

        Reply
    20. Casey

      February 07, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 08, 2022 at 12:18 pm

        Thanks so much Casey, I appreciate it.

        Reply
    21. Carrie Robinson

      February 07, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      This would be such an impressive and elegant dish to make for Valentine’s Day dinner. It looks amazing! 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 08, 2022 at 12:18 pm

        Thanks, Carrie! I’m going to make it for our Valentine’s day meal. Thanks for your comment.

        Reply
    22. Tavo

      February 07, 2022 at 5:25 pm

      Absolutely delicious lamb loin chops; thank you for this fantastic recipe! I will make it again!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 08, 2022 at 12:19 pm

        Thanks, Tavo. I appreciate it!

        Reply
    23. Anjali

      February 07, 2022 at 5:53 pm

      These lamb chops turned out perfectly! They were tasty, juicy and super satisfying – the spices and herbs in the marinade added so much flavor!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 08, 2022 at 12:20 pm

        I’m so glad to hear that Anjali! I so appreciate you letting me know.

        Reply
    24. Liz

      February 12, 2022 at 1:20 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 14, 2022 at 10:41 am

        Great, Liz. I hope you enjoy it when you try it! It’s a family favorite.

        Reply
    25. Linda

      February 13, 2022 at 1:57 am

      never thought making lamb chops is so easy and this recipe is perfectly seasoned and flavorful in every bite!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 14, 2022 at 10:41 am

        I’m so glad to hear that Linda. Thanks so much for letting me know.

        Reply

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