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Pan-seared lamb lollipops with caramelized crust arranged on a white round plate, sprinkled with fresh chopped herbs, rosemary, thyme, cracked black pepper, and sea salt.

What are lamb lollipops and how to cook in Pan-Seared

By Nancy
Learn how to make delicious lamb lollipops in Pan-Seared with this easy recipe. They’re perfect for grilling or pan-frying,
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces Lamb rib chops lollipops
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic smashed
  • 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
  • Lemon half, for finishing

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the lamb and season it generously

  • Pull the chops out thirty minutes before cooking. Cold meat hits a hot pan unevenly
    Pat the chops dry. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper — don’t be shy here, lamb needs it.
    Raw, seasoned lamb lollipops lined up in an alternating pattern on a white rectangular platter, heavily crusted with cracked black pepper and coarse sea salt.

Step 2: Heat the Pan Properly Sear Without Moving

  • Get a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, screaming hot before the oil goes in.
    Lay the chops in the pan and leave them alone for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Resist poking or flipping early; that crust needs time to form.
    Four golden-brown, pan-seared lamb lollipops sizzling in oil inside a heavy black cast-iron skillet

Step 3: Baste with Garlic Butter

  • Add butter, smashed garlic, and rosemary once you flip. Tilt the pan slightly and spoon that fragrant butter over the chops for the last minute.
    Pan-seared lamb lollipops basting in melted butter with minced garlic and fresh rosemary sprigs inside a black cast-iron skillet, resting on a white marble surface.

Step 4: Rest Before Serving

  • Pull them off around 130-135°F for medium-rare. Let them rest 5 minutes — cutting too soon just drains the juices onto your cutting board.
    Pan-seared lamb lollipops with exposed rib bones on a round white plate, garnished with fresh chopped parsley, rosemary sprigs, cracked black pepper, and coarse salt crystals.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 24g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Sodium: 380mg
Note: The nutritional values provided are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, quantities, and brands used.
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