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Lamb Shoulder Chops are so juicy and flavorful, plus they’re super easy to prepare. This is a guaranteed go-to, no-fail recipe.

Lamb Shoulder Chops are best served withMashed PotatoesandGarden Salad.

Lamb Shoulder Chop on a skillet

Lamb Shoulder Chops are naturally more flavorful. The general lamb meat has a strong gamy taste to it and requires extra effort to bring out the right flavors. With Lamb Should Chops, the cooking process is much simpler, while providing an outstanding dish.

How to Cook the Lamb Shoulder Chops

Marinate the lamb with garlic, seasoning, rosemary and oil. Preheat the skillet on very high heat and add lamb to the skillet. Cook on both sides for about 6 minutes.

To cook lamb shoulder chop in an oven, use a cast iron skillet. Brown both sides to a nice crust. Place it in an oven for the remainder of the cooking time.

To verify the readiness of the chops – they should be cooked to 145°F for medium rare, 160°F for medium, or 170°F for well done.

Lamb Shoulder Chop on a skillet

How to Grill Lamb Shoulder Chops

Place the marinated lamb shoulder chops on a preheated grill to 450°F. Grill the lamb on each side for 5-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the cut and how well you want the meat to be done.

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Lamb Shoulder Chop on a skillet

Lamb Shoulder Chop Recipe

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Servings
4 servings
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
Lamb Shoulder Chops are so juicy and flavorful, plus they’re super easy to prepare. This is a guaranteed go-to, no-fail recipe.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients for the lamb shoulder chops recipe.
    Lamb shoulder chop with other ingredients
  • Chop garlic and break down the fresh rosemary; combine with oil, salt and pepper in a large ziplock bag.
    Garlic marinate sauce lamb shoulder chop
  • Add lamb shoulder chops into the seasoning and leave it to marinate for at least an hour.
    Lamb shoulder chops marinating in a bag
  • Preheat the skillet on high heat. Remove all seasoning from the lamb shoulder chops and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side. 
    Lamb shoulder chop cooking on a skillet
  • Let lamb shoulder chops rest for about 5 minutes before serving. 
    Lamb Shoulder Chop on a skillet
Nutrition Facts
Lamb Shoulder Chop Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Vitamin A 2.1%
Vitamin C 2.6%
Calcium 1.9%
Iron 1.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted April 8, 2019

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Natalya Drozhzhin

Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.