Description
Tender lamb marinated in olive oil and herbs, complemented by earthy mushrooms and sweet cherry tomatoes for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb chops
- 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the lamb chops: Add the lamb chops to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated lamb chops. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for a perfect medium-rare.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the lamb chops topped with the sautéed mushrooms and tomatoes, with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
Marinating longer than 30 minutes enhances the flavor; overnight is encouraged. Let the lamb rest after cooking for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg