Buttery Garlic Lamb Chops with Smooth Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in a culinary delight with buttery garlic lamb chops paired with smooth mashed potatoes. This exquisite dish features tender lamb chops marinated in aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, delivering a rich flavor thats both comforting and elegant. The creamy, buttery mashed potatoes serve as the perfect accompaniment, making it ideal for family dinners or special occasions. With straightforward preparation, this recipe allows you to create a gourmet experience right at home. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this satisfying meal that truly elevates dinner time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Lamb chops
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh rosemary
- Olive oil
- Russet potatoes
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Allow lamb chops to reach room temperature (30 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Mince garlic and finely chop rosemary.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lamb chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Add garlic and rosemary during the last minute.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness (145F for medium-rare). Let the chops rest covered with foil.
- For mashed potatoes, boil peeled and chopped russet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and return to pot, adding butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth.
- Serve lamb chops with mashed potatoes, drizzling pan juices on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop (150g) with 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (120g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg