Description
These Honey Garlic Butter Lamb Cutlets offer a deliciously rich and flavorful dish, featuring tender lamb seared to perfection and coated in a luscious honey garlic butter sauce infused with rosemary. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb Cutlets
- 8 lamb cutlets (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary)
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the lamb cutlets: Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on both sides of the lamb cutlets to enhance their flavor.
- Sear the lamb cutlets: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add lamb cutlets and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or to your preferred doneness.
- Set lamb aside: Remove the seared lamb cutlets from the skillet and place them on a plate. Reduce heat to medium for the next steps.
- Create the garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the sauce ingredients: Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rosemary. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes so it thickens slightly and flavors meld together.
- Coat the lamb in sauce: Return the lamb cutlets to the skillet and turn them in the honey garlic butter sauce to coat evenly. Let the cutlets cook in the sauce for 1-2 minutes to absorb the delicious flavors.
- Serve: Remove the lamb cutlets from the skillet and drizzle with any remaining sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- To achieve your preferred doneness, adjust searing time accordingly; use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- For a gluten-free meal, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Fresh rosemary offers the best flavor, but dried rosemary is a good alternative.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the salt content of the dish.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
