Marinated Lamb Chops with Citrus Butter

December 8, 2023

This main dish will shine as the tasty centerpiece to your memorable meal.

Makes 6 to 8 Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine oil, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Add lamb chops, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Preheat oven to 400°.
Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove lamb chops from marinade, letting excess drip off, and place in skillet; discard marinade. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon salt onto lamb. Cook lamb, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 7 to 12 minutes. Transfer to oven.
Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 135°, 5 to 7 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes.
In a small stockpot, heat bell pepper, butter, Cajun seasoning, and remaining 1 teaspoon garlic over medium heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper and garlic are tender and aromatic, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in honey, remaining ½ teaspoon lemon zest, remaining 3 tablespoons lemon juice, remaining ½ teaspoon orange zest, and remaining 3 tablespoons orange juice. Cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly and reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and add remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.
Slice lamb in half between bones. Spoon citrus butter sauce over lamb chops. Serve with remaining sauce, and garnish with parsley and orange slices, if desired.