Many would agree that the lamb with mint butter sauce is the most popular Easter symbol and traditional Easter fare. Personally, I don’t cook lamb nearly as often as beef, poultry, seafood, or pork.
I’m not sure why – it’s so tasty and there are many great recipes to highlight its unique flavor. But when Easter rolls around, I’m always inspired to put it on the menu. And this particular recipe seems to be a fail-proof option. EASY-peasy, quick and DELICIOUS!!! There’s nothing like a little fresh mint butter to draw the family around such a delicacy.
The cuts of lamb shown here are known as T-bones, saddle chops, or loin chops, but you could certainly use the chops from a rack of lamb as well. Lamb is a great addition to primal diet menus, rich in protein and Vitamin B12.
I highly recommend enjoying this recipe with a side of roast potatoes, Roasted Squash Wedges, or Oregano Salad. Keep it as simple, or make it as fancy as your real food desires shout to you.
I hope you love the fresh rosemary herb combination, with the lemon and garlic flavors of this mint butter sauce as much as I do – catapulting me right into the Spring season!
Simple Sauteed Lamb Chops with Rosemary Mint Butter Sauce
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 - 8 1x
Ingredients
- 8 T-bone lamb chops (Saddle Chops)
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, divided
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup butter (grass-fed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- Lemon zest from 2 lemons
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Pat lamb dry with a paper towel and season with salt, pepper, and about 1 Tbsp of chopped fresh rosemary.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Melt coconut oil in the pan until hot, but not smoking.
- Add chops and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes, or to your desired doneness.
- While chops are cooking, melt the butter over medium-low heat in a small sauce pan. Add garlic, 2 Tbsp rosemary, mint, lemon zest and 1/4 tsp. sea salt. Stir and allow the flavors to infuse over low heat.
- Serve 1 to 2 pieces of lamb per person. Drizzle lamb with herb butter sauce, or serve along side a small ramekin with the butter sauce.
