Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Lamb Shoulder Chops
Lamb Shoulder Chops is made with 8-oz Lamb shoulder chops, Lemon juice, and Garlic.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Lamb
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Allow for marinating
Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.
2. Include the rest
Leave time for the resting step before continuing.
3. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
Olive oil (divided; 5 tbsp for marinade, 1 tbsp for searing)
In the method: In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, mint, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Lemon juice
In the method: In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, mint, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Garlic (minced or finely chopped)
In the method: In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, mint, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 6 tbsp Olive oil (divided; 5 tbsp for marinade, 1 tbsp for searing)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tbsp Lemon juiceIngredient note
Source: 4 cloves Garlic (minced or finely chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary (finely chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tbsp Fresh thymeIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tbsp Fresh mint (finely chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tsp Onion powderIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp Sea saltIngredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp Black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)Ingredient note
Source: 4 8-oz Lamb shoulder chops (1/2 inch thick)
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Lamb Shoulder Chops
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Transfer to a plate or cutting board, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
A little more help as you go
Include the drying step
Pat the ingredient dry where the method directs.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, mint, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
I recommend an internal temperature of 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium rare, but you can also cook to 120 degrees F for rare or 140 degrees F for medium.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Pat the ingredient dry where the method directs.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: wholesomeyum.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
