This dish is rich, juicy, and full of flavor—tender lamb chops seared and finished in a garlic herb butter sauce, served with crispy, buttery baby potatoes.

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🧂 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

🥩 Lamb chops

• 6–8 lamb chops (rib or loin)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp rosemary (fresh or dried)
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• Juice of ½ lemon

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🥔 Baby potatoes

• 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed or minced)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp rosemary or Italian seasoning

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🧈 Garlic butter sauce

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp lemon juice

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🔥 Instructions

1. Prep the potatoes

1. Boil baby potatoes for 8–10 minutes until just tender
2. Drain and let dry slightly
3. Toss with:
   • olive oil
   • garlic
   • salt, pepper, rosemary

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2. Roast the potatoes

• Heat oven to 425°F (220°C)
• Roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy
  👉 Flip halfway for even browning

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3. Season the lamb chops

• Pat lamb dry (important for searing)
• Rub with:
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • salt, pepper
  • rosemary, thyme, paprika
  • lemon juice

Let sit 10–20 minutes for flavor absorption.

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4. Sear the lamb chops

1. Heat a skillet (cast iron preferred) on medium-high
2. Add a little oil
3. Sear lamb chops:
   • 2–3 minutes per side (for medium-rare to medium)
   • 3–4 minutes for more done

👉 Don’t overcrowd the pan

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5. Make garlic butter sauce

1. Lower heat to medium
2. Add butter to the same pan
3. Stir in garlic + chili flakes
4. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant
5. Finish with parsley + lemon juice

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6. Combine & coat

• Spoon garlic butter over lamb chops
• Let them rest 5 minutes in the sauce

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🍽️ Serve

Plate:

• garlic butter lamb chops
• crispy baby potatoes
• extra sauce drizzled on top

Optional sides:

• roasted vegetables
• salad
• yogurt mint sauce

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💡 Tips for best results

• Always pat lamb dry for a better crust
• Don’t overcook—lamb gets tough quickly
• Use fresh herbs for stronger aroma
• Rest meat before serving for juiciness
• Cast iron pan gives best sear

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🧠 Flavor profile

• rich & buttery
• garlicky & aromatic
• slightly smoky crust
• tender, juicy lamb
• crispy roasted potatoes

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⚡ Variations

• 🌶 Spicy version with extra chili flakes
• 🧄 Extra garlic confit butter topping
• 🍯 Honey garlic glaze finish
• 🥔 Add parmesan potatoes for extra crisp