Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction

This recipe for lamb chops with sauce is easy to make and full of flavor. Herb-rubbed lamb chops are pan-seared and served in a thick balsamic reduction.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.75 cup chicken broth
• 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.33333334326744 cup aged balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 cup minced shallots
• 0.75 teaspoon dried rosemary

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix rosemary, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; rub onto chops, coating both sides. Place chops onto a plate, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chops in the hot skillet until no longer pink in the center, about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.

Step 3

Add shallots to the skillet; cook and stir until just browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour vinegar into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add broth; cook and stir until sauce has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove sauce from the heat and stir in butter until melted. Serve over chops.