Juicy pan-seared lamb chops marinated in garlic, rosemary, and thyme, served with a cool mint yogurt sauce. An easy Greek-style dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 35 minutesServings: 4 servingsDifficulty: Medium

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This dish pairs tender, herb-seasoned lamb chops with a cool, refreshing mint yogurt sauce, a combination that tastes like spring on a plate. The simple herb marinade keeps things easy while delivering big Greek flavor.

Ingredients

  • 8 lamb chops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus a little more for the pan
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup (250 g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rub the lamb chops with the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let them marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mint, and lemon juice to make the sauce.
  4. Arrange the lamb chops on a platter, spoon over the mint yogurt sauce, and serve.

Tips

  • Add a little lemon zest to the marinade for extra freshness.
  • The mint yogurt sauce can be made an hour ahead; it tastes even better after chilling.

Nutrition Information

Calories: about 450 per serving | Protein: 25 g | Carbs: 5 g | Fat: 38 g

Main courseGreekSpring recipesLambYogurt sauce

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