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Pan-seared Lamb Shoulder Chops
RCI-MT.003.0070.001

Pan-seared Lamb Shoulder Chops

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Prep15 min
Cook5 min
Total20 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

Method

1
Combine lemon juice, whole grain mustard, chopped garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, and ground pepper in a small bowl to create the marinade.
2
Pat the lamb shoulder chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and ground pepper on both sides.
3
Heat ¼ cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
2 minutes
4
Place lamb chops in the hot skillet and sear for 2–3 minutes on the first side without moving them, until a golden brown crust forms.
3 minutes
5
Flip the chops and sear the other side for another 2–3 minutes until browned and cooked to medium-rare (internal temperature of 130–135°F).
3 minutes
6
Transfer the cooked chops to a warm plate and tent loosely with foil to rest.
7
Reduce heat to medium and add water or white wine to the skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
8
Stir in the prepared marinade mixture and simmer for 1 minute to combine flavors and slightly reduce the sauce.
1 minutes
9
Drizzle the warm pan sauce over the rested lamb chops and serve immediately while still hot.