Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction
Description
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.
Ingredients
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3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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salt and pepper to taste
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4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 cup minced shallots
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1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon butter
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Remove sauce from the heat and stir in butter until melted.
6
Serve over chops. Enjoy!