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    Lamb Chops with Mustard-Thyme Sauce

    Published: Jan 17, 2019 / 56 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, ¼ teaspoon of cracked black pepper, ¼ 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
    lamb chops with mustard thyme sauce
    4.74 from 72 votes

    Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Mustard-Thyme Sauce

    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!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 449 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    Marinade

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 0.4 oz thyme fresh
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 3 cloves garlic minced

    Lamb Chops

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 lamb chops

    Sauce

    • 1 cup white wine or red wine
    • ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
    • fresh thyme
    • 1 clove garlic minced

    Instructions 

    How to marinate lamb chops:

    • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, blacked cracked pepper, sea salt, minced garlic in a medium bowl. Mix.
    • 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.
    • Let the lamb chops sit at room temperature in this marinade for 30 minutes.

    How to sear lamb chops:

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet until hot. Add lamb chops.
    • Cook on medium-high heat about 4 minutes on one side.  Then 4 minutes on medium heat on another side.
    • Remove the lamb chops from the skillet.

    How to make the sauce for lamb:

    • Add wine to the same skillet and bring to boil.
    • Add mustard, fresh thyme, and minced garlic.
    • Bring to boil and reduce the sauce, until it thickens.  It should take a couple of minutes.
    • Add back the pan-seared lamb chops.
    • Simmer on low-medium heat to heat them through.
    • Season the sauce with salt and cracked black pepper, if needed.
    • 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. 
    • To serve, spoon the sauce over lamb chops and sprinkle more fresh thyme on top.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Mustard-Thyme Sauce
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    449
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    23
    g
    35
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    128
    mg
    43
    %
    Sodium
     
    484
    mg
    21
    %
    Potassium
     
    633
    mg
    18
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    4
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    43
    g
    86
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    150
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    8.7
    mg
    11
    %
    Calcium
     
    53
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    4.7
    mg
    26
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Jonathan HILL

      June 20, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      Omg This sooo Delicious!! I made it for my father for Father's Day, he Loved it!! Thank You!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 13, 2021 at 6:34 pm

        You are very welcome! 🙂

        Reply
        • Latisha

          November 02, 2021 at 5:46 am

          What can i use to replace the wine

          Reply
          • Julia

            November 03, 2021 at 2:10 pm

            Use chicken broth.

            Reply
    2. Barbara

      May 21, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      Did not care for the sauce as it overpowered the taste of the lamb. Was too acidic even though I used a bit less mustard.

      Reply
    3. Lynne Roue

      May 07, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      This was delicious. My husband loved it too.

      Reply
    4. Deanne

      January 30, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      Don’t have any wine. Have you tried it with chicken broth instead?

      Reply
    5. Erica

      December 28, 2020 at 10:10 pm

      Wowwwww. I am a beginners cook so I’ve been following some recipes and I’ve tried this for the first time and my husband gave it a 10. Super easy to follow and it came out beyond delicious. Highly recommend.

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 30, 2020 at 7:07 pm

        Erica, your comment made my day! Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed this recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Diego

      December 18, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      While I sous vide the chops first, this is a great recipe, especially the sauce

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 22, 2020 at 7:27 pm

        Glad you liked the recipe! 🙂 Sous vide is a great tool!

        Reply
    7. Marianne

      September 06, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      Loved it ! Second time making it and so easy to follow directions . Both times came out amazing :). Never going to make lamb chops and other way !

      Reply
    8. Shannelle

      July 16, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      Do I use cooking wine?

      Reply
    9. Barry

      June 14, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Great recipe although so hard to read with all the pop-ups, pity.

      Reply
    10. Jayla

      May 25, 2020 at 9:21 pm

      Cooked this tonight & it was AMAZING! My first time ever making them & this is how I’m going to cook it everytime!

      Reply
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