Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Garlic
Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Garlic is a classic Western dish featuring tender lamb cutlets cooked to a golden-brown crust in a hot skillet, generously infused with aromatic garlic and often finished with herbs like rosemary or thyme. The primary ingredients are lamb chops, fresh garlic cloves, olive oil or butter, and seasonings. It is a staple in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and European cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, making it a low-carb, high-protein option. It is an excellent source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12, and a typical serving of two chops contains roughly 400-500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.2 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Selenium | 42 µg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14 g |
Per 2 lamb loin chops (approx. 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Lamb is a traditional centerpiece in many cultural feasts, from Greek Easter celebrations to Middle Eastern hospitality, symbolizing prosperity and communal dining. Nutritionally, lamb provides a highly bioavailable form of iron and is one of the richest dietary sources of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid studied for its potential health benefits.
