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Sauteed Lamb Chops with Béarnaise Butter

By Betty Rosbottom

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Sauteed Lamb Chops with Béarnaise ButterScott Peterson

A super-easy compound butter features the flavors of the classic French sauce without the fuss. The butter tops the lamb chops and is stirred into the Smashed Fingerling Potatoes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

16 1-inch-thick lamb rib chops (about 3 1/4 pounds), frenched, if desired
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup Béarnaise Butter

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Sprinkle lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, sauté lamb chops until browned on both sides and cooked to medium-rare, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter and tent with foil to keep warm.

    Step 2

    Arrange 2 chops on each of 8 plates. Top each chop with rounded teaspoonful Béarnaise Butter and serve.

TagsFrenchEuropeanLamb ChopLambMeatMainDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeSauteBon Appétit
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