Herb and Mushroom Lamb Chops
Pan-fried lamb chops are richly seasoned with ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt, and garam masala, then paired with a buttery mushroom and shallot sauce. Red wine, rosemary, thyme, garlic, sliced chile peppers, and lemon add depth, herbal fragrance, gentle heat, and brightness. Serve this elegant dish for a special dinner or a polished weeknight meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herb and Mushroom Lamb Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Pat chops dry and remove any bone fragments.
- 2
Mix olive oil, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, pepper, salt, and garam masala together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Rub the mixture on both sides of the lamb chops. Cover the chops with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 to 40 minutes, or overnight.
- 3
Let chops sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- 4
Heat a grill pan over medium-high to high heat until smoking, then add the chops. If the pan is large enough, cook all the chops in one batch; otherwise, cook them in 2 batches. Cook until firm and slightly pink in the centers, 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or to the desired doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium doneness. Transfer the chops to a plate.
- 5
Prepare the sauce: Heat butter in the same pan over medium heat. Sauté the shallot until light golden, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and fry until slightly browned. Add the garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in 1 tablespoon each rosemary and thyme. Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer while scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until reduced and thickened.
- 6
Remove from heat. Arrange the chops in the sauce and let sit to absorb flavors, about 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with remaining rosemary and thyme; sprinkle with sliced chiles.
- 7
If the pan is large, cook them in one batch; if not, cook in 2 batches.
- 8
Cook until firm and slightly pink in the centers, 3 to 4 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
- 9
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium doneness.
- 10
Remove to a plate.
- 11
Prepare the sauce: Heat butter in the same pan over medium heat.
- 12
Sauté the shallot until light golden, about 5 minutes; add the mushrooms and fry until slightly browned.
- 13
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 14
Stir in 1 tablespoon each rosemary and thyme.
- 15
Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 16
Cook until reduced and thickened.
- 17
Remove from the heat.
- 18
Arrange the chops in the sauce and let them sit to absorb the flavors, about 5 minutes.
- 19
Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with the remaining rosemary and thyme; sprinkle with sliced chiles.
- Calories 484.89 kcal High 24%
- Protein 51.78 g Good Source 104%
- Carbohydrate 12.46 g 5%
- Total Fat 26.75 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 7.67 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.37 g High --
- Cholesterol 158.85 mg High 53%
- Sodium 204.85 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 4.26 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 102.38 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 6.11 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 1072.02 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 20.47 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 18.27 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Herb and Mushroom Lamb Chops is made with 20 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Button Mushrooms, and Chili Pepper. Each serving provides about 484.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herb and Mushroom Lamb Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Button Mushrooms, Chili Pepper, Chili Powder. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herb and Mushroom Lamb Chops?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 484.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herb and Mushroom Lamb Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 19 steps.
- Is Herb and Mushroom Lamb Chops healthy?
- Herb and Mushroom Lamb Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 484.89 calories and 51.78 g of protein, or 104% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 204.85 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.67 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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