Description
This Marinated Greek Lamb Chops with Mushrooms and Tomatoes recipe is a Mediterranean dinner favorite packed with bold flavors. Juicy lamb chops are marinated in olive oil, garlic, and lemon, then seared to perfection and served with blistered tomatoes and tender mushrooms. It’s a perfect one-pan dish for weeknight meals or special occasions. Keywords: Greek lamb chops, Mediterranean dinner, lamb with mushrooms and tomatoes, easy lamb recipe, healthy Greek dinner.
Ingredients
4 lamb chops
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups baby bella mushrooms
1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the lamb chops, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes in a resealable bag or dish. Pour marinade over them and mix to coat.
3. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
4. Heat a cast iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb chops for 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
5. In the same pan, sautée mushrooms and tomatoes until mushrooms are golden and tomatoes blister.
6. Serve lamb topped with mushrooms and tomatoes. Garnish with rosemary or a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
Let the lamb come to room temperature before cooking for even searing.
Use fresh rosemary for the best flavor and aroma.
Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure the meat and veggies brown properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled or Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg