Rosemary-Seared Lamb Chops with Bright Mint Oil
Rosemary-seared lamb chops are paired with a silky mint oil that lifts the rich, tender meat with cool herbal freshness and a hint of lemon. Rosemary-Seared Lamb Chops with Bright Mint Oil feels elegant yet unfussy—perfect for a date night, dinner party, or a special weeknight when you want bold flavor with a refined finish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rosemary-Seared Lamb Chops with Bright Mint Oil, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 40
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the lamb chops: Brush the chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator.
- 2
Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to 2 hours.
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet.
- 4
Add the chops and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 5
While the chops cook, make the mint oil: Combine the mint leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender and blend until smooth.
- 6
Drizzle the mint oil over the chops.
- Calories 449.9 kcal High 22%
- Protein 48.39 g Good Source 97%
- Carbohydrate 4.81 g 2%
- Total Fat 27.15 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 6.09 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.38 g High --
- Cholesterol 150.48 mg High 50%
- Sodium 159.64 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 3.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.09 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.84 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 809.8 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 7.98 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Rosemary Seared Lamb Chops with Bright Mint Oil is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Lemon Peel, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Rosemary, and Lamb Chop. Each serving provides about 449.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rosemary-Seared Lamb Chops with Bright Mint Oil made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Lemon Peel, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Rosemary, Lamb Chop, Lemon Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rosemary-Seared Lamb Chops with Bright Mint Oil?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 449.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rosemary-Seared Lamb Chops with Bright Mint Oil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Rosemary-Seared Lamb Chops with Bright Mint Oil healthy?
- Rosemary-Seared Lamb Chops with Bright Mint Oil has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 449.9 calories and 48.39 g of protein, or 97% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 159.64 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.09 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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