Baked Lamb Chops
Tender and juicy oven baked lamb chops seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, and cooked alongside creamy risotto. A great meal for family dinners or special occasions!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus a drizzle for rubbing on the lamb chops
- 1½ pounds bone-in shoulder blade lamb chops about 5 to 6 chops
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ cups arborio rice
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk use skim, 2%, or whole milk
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Season the lamb chops. Rub each of the lamb chops with a little bit of olive oil and season them with seasoned salt and black pepper.
- Brown the chops. Over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet that is also oven-safe. Add the lamb chops to the skillet and cook them for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until just browned. Transfer the lamb chops to a plate and set aside. Do not pour out the drippings.
- Cook the aromatics. Add butter to the same skillet and melt it over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; stir in the garlic and continue to cook for about 20 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add the rice and liquids. Stir in the rice and thyme; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, to toast the rice. Add the vegetable broth, milk, and season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
- Simmer. Arrange the lamb chops over the rice and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for 8 minutes.
- Bake. Cover with a lid and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
- Finish and serve. Remove the oven baked lamb chops from the oven and let them rest for about 5 to 8 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 936mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1.5mg
