Grilled Lamb Chops with Herb Butter
Juicy grilled lamb chops topped with a rich herb butter sauce. The butter melts into the lamb, creating a savory, aromatic dish ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
6-8 lamb chops, about 1 inch thick
4 tbsp butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
Prepare herb butter by mixing butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper
Rub olive oil on lamb chops and season with salt and pepper
Grill lamb chops 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness
Top each chop with a dollop of herb butter, allowing it to melt
Rest 5 minutes before serving with fresh rosemary
Notes
Use lamb rib or loin chops for best results
Herb butter can be prepared in advance
Let lamb chops rest on a cooling rack to maintain juiciness