Description
Succulent lamb cutlets dance with rosemary and garlic in this Mediterranean-inspired culinary masterpiece that elevates home cooking to gourmet heights. Delicate herbs and robust flavors blend seamlessly, promising a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with each tender, perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb:
- 8 lamb cutlets (approximately 1.5 – 2 centimeters / 0.6 – 0.8 inches thick, French-trimmed)
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges (to serve)
Instructions
- Craft a fragrant marinade by blending chopped rosemary, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Massage the aromatic mixture thoroughly into the lamb cutlets, ensuring complete coverage. Allow to rest at ambient temperature for half an hour, permitting flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-duty grill pan over maximum heat until surface shimmers and emits a faint smoke signal.
- Carefully place marinated lamb cutlets into the scorching pan, creating an immediate sizzling reaction. Cook approximately 2-3 minutes per side, developing a rich caramelized exterior while maintaining a tender medium-rare interior.
- Transfer cutlets from pan onto a clean resting surface, letting meat relax and redistribute internal juices for precisely 3 minutes.
- Plate the succulent cutlets, garnishing with fresh lemon wedges to provide a bright, citrusy counterpoint to the rich, herbaceous lamb.
Notes
- Marinate lamb cutlets overnight in the refrigerator for an even more intense flavor profile that deeply penetrates the meat.
- Choose bone-in lamb cutlets for richer taste and more succulent texture, which enhances the overall eating experience.
- Pat lamb cutlets completely dry before searing to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of caramelization.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly option, serve these cutlets with roasted vegetables or a light green salad instead of starchy sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg