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

Name: Easy Pan Seared Lamb Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce (Ready In 30 Minutes) -
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds lamb chops, (trimmed of excess fat, 6 chops); 2 cloves garlic, (minced); 1 tablespoon rosemary, (minced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon shallot, (minced); 1/2 cup beef broth, unsalted; 2 tablespoons Brandy (I like V.S.O.P.); 2/3 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

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.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fast and easy

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

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.)
⅔ 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 ⅛ 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

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