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Lamb Chops with Mustard-Thyme Sauce

Published: Jan 17, 2019 | 17 Comments

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These easy and quick Lamb Chops with Mustard-Thyme Sauce make an amazing family favorite dinner!  Creamy mustard sauce is made with garlic, Dijon mustard, red wine (or white wine), and fresh thyme.  Lamb chops are tender and juicy.

lamb chops with mustard thyme sauce

These Mediterranean pan-fried lamb chops can be cooked in a stainless steel skillet or in a cast iron pan.  The pan-searing process is very similar to how I cooked garlic lamb loin chops.  Your family will love the creamy mustard sauce texture and the savory flavor of lamb chops!  They will go great with green beans and bacon or with oven-roasted asparagus with bacon.

The best part about the sauce?  It takes just 4 ingredients.  Garlic, fresh thyme, wine, and Dijon mustard. This combination produces the best sauce for lamb chops.  I used white wine, but you can definitely use red wine for the sauce.

The best part about the lamb chops?  It takes only 10 minutes to pan sear them.  And, thanks to the creamy garlic sauce, the lamb chops are moist and tender!

The whole recipe takes only 30 minutes to make!  Perfect choice for a weeknight dinner1

How long does it take to cook lamb chops?

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in stainless steel or cast iron skillet until hot.
  • Pan sear 4 lamb chops for about 4 minutes on each side.
  • Cover with the lid.  Remove from heat.
  • Allow the pan-seared lamb chops rest, covered, for about 5 more minutes.

lamb chops with mustard thyme sauce

What herbs go with lamb chops?

The best herbs for lamb are fresh herbs:

  • Thyme
  • Rosemary
  • Parsley
  • Sage
  • Oregano

Seasoning for lamb chops

Lamb has such a distinctive strong flavor, it doesn’t need much seasoning.  Salt and pepper and some garlic usually will do.  If you want more flavor, try these seasonings:

  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Garlic
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Oregano
  • Paprika
  • Curry Powder
  • Mint

lamb chops with mustard thyme sauce

Lamb Chop Marinade

  • In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 0.4 oz fresh thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of cracked black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 4 garlic cloves, minced.   Mix.
  • Arrange 4 lamb chops on a large plate.  Pour the marinade over the lamb chops.  Make sure that each side of lamb chops is coated with the marinade.
  • Allow the lamb chops rest for 30 minutes in the marinade before cooking.

lamb chops with mustard thyme sauce

How to cook lamb chops

  • Pat dry lamb chops with paper towels to get rid of extra moisture.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet until hot.
  • Add lamb chops.
  • Cook on medium heat about 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove the lamb chops from the skillet.

lamb chops with mustard thyme sauce

How to make a sauce for lamb chops

  • Add wine, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, and minced garlic to the skillet and bring to boil.
  • Continue boiling to reduce the sauce, until it thickens.
  • Add back cooked lamb chops.
  • Simmer on low-medium heat to heat them through.
  • Spoon the creamy mustard sauce over the lamb chops and serve.

lamb chops with mustard thyme sauce

What to serve with lamb chops

  • Roasted potatoes
  • Sauteed spinach
  • Oven-roasted broccoli with cheese
  • Roasted butternut squash and Brussels Sprouts
  • Scalloped potatoes

Salads to serve with lamb

  • Tomato cucumber avocado salad
  • Cilantro lime potato salad
  • Pesto Mozzarella salad with avocado
  • Greek Tortellini Salad
  • Greek Pasta Salad
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lamb chops with mustard thyme sauce
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Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Mustard-Thyme Sauce
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Make the best and the easiest sauce for lamb chops!  This creamy mustard-thyme sauce is made with garlic, red or white wine, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.  This savory Mediterranean dish will become a family favorite dinner!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 449 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 0.4 oz thyme fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper cracked
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Lamb Chops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 lamb chops
Sauce
  • 1 cup white wine or red wine
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • fresh thyme
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
How to marinate lamb chops:
  1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, blacked cracked pepper, sea salt, minced garlic in a medium bowl. Mix.

  2. Arrange lamb chops on a large plate.  Pour the marinade over the lamb chops.  Make sure the lamb chops are covered with the marinade from all sides.

  3. Let the lamb chops sit at room temperature in this marinade for 30 minutes.

How to sear lamb chops:
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet until hot. Add lamb chops.

  2. Cook on medium-high heat about 4 minutes on one side.  Then 4 minutes on medium heat on another side.

  3. Remove the lamb chops from the skillet.
How to make the sauce for lamb:
  1. Add wine to the same skillet and bring to boil.
  2. Add mustard, fresh thyme, and minced garlic.

  3. Bring to boil and reduce the sauce, until it thickens.  It should take a couple of minutes.

  4. Add back the pan-seared lamb chops.

  5. Simmer on low-medium heat to heat them through.
  6. Season the sauce with salt and cracked black pepper, if needed.

  7. Note: Make sure the lamb chops are cooked to medium. If not, cook them in the sauce, covered with the lid, for a couple of minutes.  Then, remove from heat, and allow the lamb chops rest, covered until they are cooked through. 

  8. To serve, spoon the sauce over lamb chops and sprinkle more fresh thyme on top.

Nutrition Facts
Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Mustard-Thyme Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 484mg 20%
Potassium 633mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 43g 86%
Vitamin A 3%
Vitamin C 10.5%
Calcium 5.3%
Iron 26.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Ruth

    Nov 05, 2019 at 7:42 am

    By far the best lamb chops I have ever had and I’ve had some! Grew up on a sheep property and we only ever had lamb. I have been eating lamb for around 73 years. This is a wonderful recipe.

    Reply
    • Julia

      Nov 13, 2019 at 12:12 am

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe and stopped by to share this wonderful comment! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Cheryl

    Oct 27, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    Made this dish tonight exactly as directed; over fresh garlic butter spinach with mashed red potatoes as a side. My husband said it was my best meal ever (not sure if I should be offended after 25 years of meals lol) and it was simple to make. Will definitely make again!! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Julia

      Oct 30, 2019 at 8:54 pm

      You are very welcome, Cheryl! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Your side dishes sound delicious!

      Reply
  3. KC

    Oct 21, 2019 at 6:58 am

    The marinade for the meat was great! We didn’t like the mustard sauce. It was too strong!

    Reply
    • manda

      Oct 25, 2019 at 5:32 pm

      agree sauce was way too vinegary added butter water tons of chicken stock to try and lighten it didn’t work well. would def go with chicken stock. Marinade is good though

      Reply
    • Julia

      Oct 30, 2019 at 9:40 pm

      Glad you enjoyed the marinade!

      Reply
  4. Tasha

    Sep 07, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    How big should the lamb chops be? 4oz?

    Reply
    • Julia

      Sep 28, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      That sounds about right!

      Reply
  5. Dell

    May 15, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    Can you use chicken broth instead of wine?

    Reply
    • Julia

      Jun 03, 2019 at 2:17 pm

      Yes, you can use chicken broth instead of wine.

      Reply
    • Rosie

      Jul 13, 2019 at 9:21 am

      I used chicken broth and apple juice with a splash of vinegar to replace the wine

      Reply
      • Julia

        Jul 22, 2019 at 2:05 pm

        Great suggestions!

        Reply
  6. Michael

    Feb 04, 2019 at 9:02 pm

    I’m trying it tonight. Already going to give a 5 star because it’s simple and I’m that good 🙂

    Reply
    • Julia

      Feb 10, 2019 at 10:09 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Olga Harwell

    Jan 22, 2019 at 11:18 pm

    Can you sub. meat – pork chops for the lamb?

    Reply
    • Julia

      Jan 31, 2019 at 8:45 pm

      Yes, you can! Just watch the cooking times for pork chops and adjust accordingly.

      Reply

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