AIP Friendly Mediterranean Herb Lamb Chops

Total time1 hr 35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

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AIP Friendly Mediterranean Herb Lamb Chops

Lamb chops are one of those proteins that feel naturally at home on an elimination-style protocol — no grains, no nightshades, no dairy, just clean, quality meat and a handful of carefully chosen aromatics. These bone-in loin chops are marinated in a bright blend of fresh rosemary, thyme, oregano, lemon juice, and zest, with turmeric and ginger rounding out the flavor in a way that feels warming without relying on anything off-limits. The marinade does real work here, infusing the meat with Mediterranean depth before it ever hits the pan. A hard sear in a hot skillet builds that gorgeous caramelized crust, and a quick finish in the oven brings everything to a perfect medium-rare without drying out the chops. Resting the meat for five minutes before serving keeps every bite juicy and tender. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, this dish looks and tastes like something you'd order at a restaurant — and it comes together for four people without a lot of fuss.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the lamb

8 bone-in lamb loin chops (about 1 inch thick, 3–4 oz each)
1 tsp fine sea salt

For the marinade

3 tbsp olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, oregano, turmeric, and ginger until combined.
2
Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with the sea salt. Coat the chops evenly with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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