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Easy Pan Seared Lamb Chops with Rich Mustard Cream Sauce (Ready In 30 Minutes) -

By Kim Hardesty

This easy pan seared lamb chop recipe flavors the lamb chops with a dry marinade of garlic and rosemary then finishes them with a silky, mustard cream pan sauce. Ready in 30 minutes!

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Easy pan seared lamb chops with mustard cream sauce.

You're going to love this easy pan seared lamb chops recipe!

With Easter quickly approaching, I noticed quite a few "family packs" of lamb chops available at my local market. Lamb chops, and lamb in general, are not something I typically buy as it's quite expensive, but I love lamb and just couldn't resist. While many people opt for a large leg of lamb for Easter, my family is small, so an easy pan seared lamb chop recipe is perfect for us.

I’m guessing that not everyone has cooked lamb before and you may be wondering how to season lamb chops? How to season lamb chops is up to you, but because lamb is a bit stronger in taste than chicken, beef, or pork, it can stand up to stronger flavors and seasonings. I have found that either a dry or a wet lamb chop marinade is perfect for adding flavor.

Pan seared lamb chops with rosemary and garlic in an oval copper baking pan with brass handles on a floral decorative napkin.

Lamb is a common protein served in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries where stronger spices and herbs like garlic, rosemary, cumin, coriander, and mint are used in its preparation. Cool creamy yogurt sauces, pasta, rice and marinated vegetables are common accompaniments to lamb. Here in the U.S., one traditionally sees lamb chops seasoned with a paste marinade of rosemary and garlic or sometimes served with a mint sauce.

After deciding how to season my lamb chops, I needed to tackle the question of how to cook lamb chops. I chose to pan sear the lamb chops because I wanted a beautiful pan sauce to dress them up. Cooking the lamb chops in the pan and then adding the other ingredients one by one, results in a layering of flavors that produces a really knock-out sauce.

Pan seared lamb chops and rosemary with a rich mustard cream pan sauce spooned over the top on a ruffled purple plate with steamed asparagus and a Greek salad of grape tomatoes, Green olives, feta cheese, onions tossed in an herbed vinaigrette.

For this recipe, I chose a classic mustard cream sauce infused with shallot, rosemary, and garlic. The addition of a grainy mustard (Maille) gives a beautiful visual texture to the sauce. A touch of brandy provides a caramel note and sweetness. Heavy cream evens out the flavors and thickens the sauce while adding butter at the end gives the sauce a great shine.

If you love a great pan sauce like I do, take a peek at my recipe for Chicken with Pobalano Peppers and Cream or Salmon with Bacon Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce. Both recipes are truly wonderful. Try serving with sauteed mushrooms and thyme, a green bean mushroom saute, or green beans almondine.

This Entree of Pan Seared Lamb Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce is 4 net carbs per serving (4 servings)

Pan seared lamb chops with a rich mustard cream pan sauce is the perfect low carb meal.

Easy Pan Seared Lamb Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce (Ready In 30 Minutes) -

This easy pan seared lamb chop recipe flavors the lamb chops with a dry marinade of garlic and rosemary then finishes them with a silky, creamy, mustard pan sauce.
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fast and easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 426kcal
Author: lowcarbmaven.com

Ingredients

Pan Seared Lamb Chops

  • 1 ½ pounds lamb chops, trimmed of excess fat, 6 chops
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Mustard Cream Pan Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
  • ½ cup beef broth, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons Brandy (I like V.S.O.P.)
  • â…” cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard like Maille
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon erythritol
  • sprig of rosemary and sprig of thyme
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Lamb Chop Prep: The day before - Place the minced rosemary and garlic in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Trim off any excess fat (or stray bones) from the lamb chops, leaving a thin layer of fat about â…› of an inch. Place the lamb chops in a single layer in a shallow baking dish and season all sides with salt and pepper. Smear the garlic-rosemary-oil on both sides of each lamb chop. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over-night.
  • Prep: The day of - Bring the lamb to room temperature for 30 minutes. Mince the shallot and juice the lemon. Have the sprigs of rosemary and thyme ready. Put the other ingredients near the stove or have them measured and waiting.
  • Cooking: Heat a large frying pan (non-stick or stainless) over medium high heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil, swirling to coat the pan. Add the lamb chops in one layer and turn heat down to medium. Let the lamb chops cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes. Turn and cook again for another 6-7 minutes depending on how rare you like your lamb chops. Remove the lamb to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  • Mustard Cream Pan Sauce: Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the shallots, sauteing until softened. Add the beef broth and brandy and bring the heat back up to medium. Simmer for 1 minute and add the mustard, Worcestershire sauce and erythritol. Stir or whisk to combine.
  • Whisk in the cream and add the sprig of rosemary and thyme. Let simmer for 7- 8 minutes or until almost your desired consistency - it will thicken as it cools. Add the lemon juice and butter, stir. Simmer until the sauce is glossy and thick. Check the seasoning. 
  • Remove the sprigs of rosemary and thyme before saucing the lamb chops and serving.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Easy Pan Seared Lamb Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce (Ready In 30 Minutes) -
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Protein 31g62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 30g

About Kim Hardesty

Kim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen. She develops and tests low carb and keto recipes in her California home. She began her low carb journey in 2009 and at the urging of friends, started blogging in 2014. Kim shares delicious low carb and keto recipes no one would believe are sugar-free. Her recipes are featured in newsstand publications and on sites all over the internet.

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  1. Juls Price

    December 12, 2021 at 11:24 am

    Gorgeous! I added single malt whisky instead of brandy and only one teaspoon of Dijon Mustard.

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      December 14, 2021 at 9:05 am

      I am so happy you tried this recipe and liked it, Juls. It is a family favorite. Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment and a rating. Have a wonderful holiday season. -Kim

      Reply
  2. Thom W

    September 12, 2020 at 10:26 am

    Great recipe! However, there's one thing that does not compute for me: your recipe calls for 6 chops = 4 servings. To me, that does not compute. How do you divide the servings per plate?

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      November 16, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      Hi Thom. I cook for a family of 4. Currently my husband and I have the extra portions, but as my son is soon to be a teen, he takes my extra portion. Or, the two leftover chops can be split between 4 people. You could easily serve 2 lamb chops per person if they are small or 1 lamb chop per person if extra large. -Kim

      Reply
  3. Dakota Silvers

    October 25, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    This looks delicious! Is it possible to substitute the erythritol with monk fruit?

    Reply
    • Kim

      October 25, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      Absolutely, Dakota! Enjoy. -Kim

      Reply
  4. Frank

    August 07, 2019 at 11:31 am

    From the moment I prepped the lamb the day before, I knew this dish had promise. Wow, did it exceed my expectations! This is incredibly delicious and oh so easy! This will become a standard dish for my household. So good, so easy, and quick! Thank you for sharing this dish with us, Kim. I look forward to trying my hand at many more of your recipes! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Kim

      August 07, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you so much Frank, for taking the time to bring this over from Instagram. I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe. -Kim

      Reply
  5. Syl

    March 25, 2018 at 9:49 am

    You're making my mouth water.

    Reply
  6. Roxana Lopez

    March 24, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    I was about to go look for a lamb recipe for Easter dinner, and this showed up in my email. This looks delicious!! Thanks so much.

    Reply
  7. Edy

    January 20, 2018 at 7:45 am

    trying to make lamb chops but do not see where or when to add the rosemary thyme and lemon juice

    Reply
    • Kim

      January 20, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      Hi Edy. Check in step 5 - the mustard cream sauce. Just add the sprigs to the pan and the lemon juice is in there, too. -Kim

      Reply
  8. Kelly K

    January 18, 2018 at 5:00 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight and followed the recipe exactly. It was absolutely fantastic!

    Reply
    • Kim

      January 18, 2018 at 5:34 pm

      I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kelly. It is one of my favorites. Thank you for taking the time to come back and comment. -Kim

      Reply
  9. Suzanne

    January 14, 2018 at 11:08 am

    I can wait to try this out, what is the side salad u have with the lamb. Is it tomatoes and olives?

    Reply
    • Kim

      January 14, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      Good. I hope you enjoy it, Suzanne. Yes, I have a salad with Kalamata olives, tomatoes, basil, mint, olive oil and maybe feta cheese. -Kim

      Reply
  10. Vivian

    April 25, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    I made this recipe with your cauliflower "potatoes" (with celeriac root) and it was fantastic! We have eaten the mashed cauliflower for years but never enjoyed it as much as we did this combination! The celeriac root added just the right touch and the "potatoes" had just the right consistency. My husband was not sure about the sauce for the lamb since it contained the brandy... but he absolutely LOVED it. It was the perfect compliment to the lamb! I cooked my lamb chops 6 min. per side and they were a perfect med. rare which is how we like ours. As someone said in the comments, this is a "restaurant quality meal". I am planning to serve the sauce with some lamb patties, too! It would be so good on so many other things! Thanks for all the hard work you do bringing us these recipes! I use a lot of them and usually do not take time to comment, but I really do appreciate you!

    Reply
    • Kim

      April 25, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Awww, Vivian! This is easily the NICEST comment of the month! I'm thrilled. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know that you and your husband enjoyed the recipe. I appreciate it very much. Have a fantastic week. -Kim

      Reply
  11. Katie Crenshaw

    March 21, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    I love lamb chops. This sauce recipe looks amazing!!! I love the creamy mixture of butter, mustard, and brandy..... Yum!!! I will be making this for dinner soon.

    Reply
    • Kim

      March 21, 2017 at 7:05 pm

      Hi Katie! Thanks. Lamb chops are such a nice change. I hope you enjoy the recipe. Have a great week. -Kim

      Reply
  12. Sarah

    March 20, 2017 at 10:45 am

    Hi there, I just found your site and your recipes look awesome! I was hoping to sign up for emails but I can't for the life of me find where to do that...

    Reply
    • Kim

      March 20, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Sarah, other people have said that, too. Would you mind telling me if you are on mobile or desktop? We have been trying to figure out which platform is having trouble with the sign-up. Thanks so much! -Kim

      Reply
  13. Andrea

    January 16, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    This sauce was insanely good. I made it tonight and (to my shame) used my finger to clean the last of it off my plate.

    Reply
    • Andrea

      January 16, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      My husband called it "exquisite".

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 16, 2017 at 8:24 pm

        I'm so glad Andrea. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. :) -Kim

        Reply
    • Kim

      January 16, 2017 at 8:24 pm

      Andrea, you are my kind of woman! There is no shame in indulging to the last drop - even with fingers! Lol. Thanks for the laugh and kind compliment. I'm glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe. Enjoy your week. -Kim

      Reply
  14. Carole Tallant

    October 17, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    I prepared your lamb chops with mustard cream pan sauce tonight for my husband and I, and it was a recipe worthy of a standing ovation. My husband who loves lamb normally prefers it grilled, but he raved about this recipe. I used a Costco rack of lamb and just cut it into individual chops. They fit perfectly in the pan, so I ended up with a nice fond as a base for the sauce. Your photos also inspired me to roast asparagus and make a side salad with grape tomatoes and feta cheese. It was an outstanding dinner. Thank you for your wonderfully creative and tasty recipes. I look forward to reading your new (and old) recipes every week.

    Cheers!
    Carole

    Reply
    • Kim

      October 18, 2016 at 7:55 am

      Carole, this is such a nice comment. I'm thrilled that you and your husband liked the lamb and pan sauce as much as we did. I'm watching the price of lamb chops so I can make this recipe again - or maybe I'll go to Costco and get it from there. They have such great meats! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed comment. You're the best! Enjoy your week. -Kim

      Reply
  15. Katie Crenshaw

    May 15, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    Kim, these look soooo good! I am drooling. I love lamb chops. I have never had them with a mustard cream sauce. I can't wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Kim

      May 15, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      Thanks Katie. The mustard cream sauce is really nice. It can be strained to be smooth and silky or the aromatics can be left in for a more rustic sauce. Thanks for leaving such a nice comment! -Kim

      Reply

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