Healthy Recipes With Lamb Chops

For a little dinner vavavoom, try my spiced pan-fried lamb chops (also known as lamb cutlets) with zesty, tangy mint vinaigrette. This lamb recipe is gluten-free, paleo, Whole30, low-carb and keto-friendly and can be served with a variety of side dishes.

We love love love lamb chops in our family! Not a weekly protein choice as they are expensive but we treat ourselves from time to time. I often make these pan-fried lamb chops with a delicious spice rub and I’ve been meaning to shoot the recipe for you for a long time. I am delighted to finally share it here.

I love pairing lamb meat with a zesty, tangy condiment like the mint vinaigrette, salsa verde or chimichurri. You want something bold and fresh to cut through the richness of the lamb. If you don’t like mint, you can use a different herb like basil or parsley.

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I hope you enjoy this lamb cutlet recipe, let me know in the comments if you make it and leave a rating as it helps others to discover my recipes. Frequently asked questions and step-by-step photos of how to make this dish are below the recipe card.

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Learn how to make succulent pan-fried lamb cutlets (lamb chops) with zesty capers and mint vinaigrette. This delicious lamb recipe can be served with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, steamed greens or a salad. It’s gluten-free, paleo and Whole30 friendly, low-carb and keto.

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Step 1. Mix the spices in a bowl and sprinkle over the lamb chops, on each side. Use your hands to rub the meat. I usually leave them out for 10-15 minutes to come to room temperature before pan-frying. If using later, refrigerate in a container for a few hours or overnight for extra flavour.

Step 2. You can use a large frying pan, a skillet or a BBQ grill. Heat a little oil over medium-high heat and once sizzling, add the lamb. Cook for 5 minutes on one side, then 3-4 minutes on the other side and rest for a few minutes off the heat.

Mint is fabulous with lamb but you are welcome to use basil or parsley. Capers add a little salt here, you could also use some finely diced gherkins or a couple of small anchovies. This vinaigrette will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

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For this dish, you can use French-trimmed lamb cutlets (lamb chops) or with some fat on the bone. Lamb chops are quite expensive so this is not an everyday dinner BUT if they are ever on special or I feel a little fancy, they are my favourite cut of lamb (and possibly red meat in general). I prefer buying French-trimmed because I get more meat for my buck, so to speak, but having a little fat on adds to the flavour. You can get regular untrimmed chops, which tend to be a little cheaper.

Absolutely! The spice rub will work with any cut of lamb that’s suitable for grilling – loin chops, steak, loin, neck, ribs and so on. It will also work with beef. The mint vinaigrette is a condiment that works with any red meat.

I prepared a side of roasted pumpkin and steamed garlic green beans, plus a little quinoa. Any roast vegetables will work well as will a good salad or stir-fried greens. You can also make rice Here are some side dishes that would work well:

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About the author:Hi, I’m Irena Macri. I share delicious recipes that I have cooked and loved. I am a published cookbook author, have been food blogging for over 10 years and have a Diploma in Nutrition. You will find many healthy recipes as well as my favourite comfort food.More about me here. Sign-up for my newsletter and subscriber freebies.

Hi, I’m Irena Macri. I share delicious recipes that I have cooked and loved. I am a published cookbook author, have been food blogging for over 10 years and have a Diploma in Nutrition. You will find many healthy recipes as well as my favourite comfort foods because I believe in a balanced diet.This herb lamb chops recipe is very easy to make, so don’t let it intimidate you. Once you know how to cook lamb properly, you can make this scrumptious and impressive holiday meal.

Although it does have less marbling of fat, lamb is fairly comparable to beef and pork in terms of nutrition. After cooking, you can remove much of the fat around the outside of the meat, decreasing the fat you consume.

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The method of raising the animal also affects its nutritional value. Sheep are herbivores that eat grass. When farms feed them grain to fatten them up, it changes the meat consumers receive. Grass-fed lambs have less fat and more Omega-3 fatty acids.

Also, choosing a healthy cooking method, like this Garlic Herb Lamb Chops recipe makes the dish healthier. An alternative is grilling the lamb chops like my Grilled Lamb Chops.

The loin chop is the most common cut of lamb to find in the grocery store. Each section is a perfect three to four ounces, is lean and tender and contains a t-shaped bone. As you will see with this Garlic Herb Lambs Chop recipe, loin chops are simple to prepare and quick enough for a weeknight dinner.

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A sirloin pork chop is much larger. It is cut from the leg region and can be identified by the section of round leg bone in the meat.

The general consensus is that the best way to cook lamb chop recipes is to medium-rare. At medium-rare, the internal temperature of lamb will be 145 degrees Fahrenheit and the meat will be very pink inside. Most of the bacteria on this type of meat is on the outside. As a result, it does not require being cooked as thoroughly as poultry.

I do not recommend cooking to a temperature above 160F, as the lamb will become chewy and too dry to be enjoyable.

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Serving: 1 /4 Calories: 90 kcal (5%) Carbohydrates: 2 g (1%) Protein: 7 g (14%) Fat: 6 g (9%) Saturated Fat: 2 g (13%) Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g Sodium: 303 mg (13%) Potassium: 104 mg (3%)

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