Simple Seared and Baked Lamb Loin Chops
This simple seared and baked lamb loin chops recipe is a basic starter technique to learn how to make perfect lamb loin chops. Sear lamb loin chops on the stovetop for a couple minutes per side, add butter tabs, and transfer lamb to the oven to bake at 375F for ~ 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 3
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove to Oven
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30
Ingredients
- 6 lamb loin chops (~ 1 ½ pounds), 1 inch thick
- 1/4 tsp + salt
- pinch black pepper
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- butter
- fresh thyme - optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Remove lamb loin chops from refrigerator 20-30 minutes before cooking.
- Dry off lamb chops with a paper towel and liberally salt and add a dash of black pepper to both sides.
- Bring an oven safe skillet to medium high heat on stovetop. When hot, lightly coat the skillet with enough vegetable oil to lightly cover the bottom of the pan.
- Add lamb loin chops and sear for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes (6 minutes total for both sides).
- Add a tab of butter and place in oven at 375F.
- Bake lamb loin chops for ~ 5-6 minutes for medium rare or until internal temperature of lamb reaches 125-130F.
- Remove from pan and place on plate. Tent with aluminum foil for 5 minutes.
- Spoon butter sauce over lamb and add salt to taste. Happy Eating!
Notes
- See variation notes in recipe above to make unique butter sauces to drizzle over these simple seared and baked lamb loin chops.
- Troubleshooting - If lamb is overcooked then maybe your oven runs too hot. Try less time in the oven next time. If lamb is undercooked, it can continue to be baked or re-seared on the stovetop.