Recipes categories
back

Rosemary Marinated Lamb Chops



"These elegant but easy loin lamb chops are marinated then quickly cooked in a skillet. Crushed Rosemary is just the right herb to complement the other savory flavors in this lamb marinade."
Original recipe yield: 8 servings.
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
12 Minutes
Ready In:
1 Hour
Servings:
8

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Crushed Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Thyme Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 8 loin lamb chops, cut 1 to 1 1/4-inch thick, trimmed

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Mix crushed rosemary, thyme, black pepper, garlic powder and salt in a bowl. Add onion, orange juice, white wine and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Whisk together and reserve 1/2 cup marinade mixture for later use.
  2. Place lamb chops in self-closing plastic bag; add marinade. Turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes. Remove lamb from marinade and blot dry with a paper towel. (Do not remove onion pieces from chops).
  3. Heat remaining oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place lamb in skillet. Sear one side of lamb approximately 4 minutes or until well browned. Turn chops over and cook 4 minutes longer or until desired doneness. Add reserved marinade and simmer 2 minutes. Remove lamb to a serving plate. Pour reduced marinade over lamb.