Garlic-Lime Pork Chops

These deliciously seasoned, slightly spicy pork chops with garlic and lime can be eaten as-is for a great main dish or turned into pork tacos. A quick and easy mid-week dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika
• 1 ½ pounds pork chops
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder together in a bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of pork chops.

Step 2

Heat butter and olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook pork until no longer pink in the center and golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer pork chops to a serving plate, reserving juices in the skillet.

Step 3

Add lime juice and garlic powder to the same skillet and mix into leftover juices. Stir to combine and pour over the pork chops.