Lamb Loin Chops Recipe (with cherry reduction)

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Want to stay home for a romantic Valentine’s dinner instead of spending the night in a crowded restaurant this year? If so, why not serve this Lamb Loin Chops recipe instead?

The lamb chops are meant to be served with a sweet and tangy Cherry Reduction Sauce, which adds another layer of flavor. Believe me, it’s a marriage made in heaven!

Serving this dish is my Valentine’s tradition. After all, we have traditions for other holidays, why not Valentine’s Day?

It was many years ago that I first prepared this lamb loin chops recipe for a romantic Valentine’s dinner.

It was such a hit with Scott, that I decided to repeat it the following year. Just like that, a new Valentine’s tradition was created.

Scott looks forward to this delectable lamb loin chops dish every year!

Why This Lamb Loin Chops recipe works

You might be wondering why I choose this lamb loin chops recipe as my go-to Valentine’s Dinner year after year.

Well, not only are the chops absolutely delicious, but it’s also visually appealing. The chops are conveniently shaped like hearts; I mean really, how perfect is that?

This recipe also requires very little time to prepare. In fact, the lamb is cooked in a cast-iron skillet, under ten minutes!

Sure, it will make your partner think that you spent hours slaving away in the kitchen, but you and I will know better!

I do, however, recommend doing some prep work the day before (marinating the lamb, and making the sauce). That way, you can give your love your undivided attention on Valentine’s Day.

How to Prepare Lamb Loin Chops 

These lamb loin chops are delicious on their own, but this great marinade takes them to a whole new level. This simple marinade compliments the lamb so beautifully, you’ll never need another lamb marinade recipe.

Recipe Ingredients

Marinade:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 T. lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. dried mint

Other Ingredients:

• 5 lamb loin chops

Recipe Directions

Mix all the marinade ingredients and pour in a Ziploc bag.

Add lamb loin chops, massaging the marinade into the lamb.

Marinade for 8 hours or overnight. 

Heat vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet. 

When the pan is hot, cook the lamb loin chops on 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, turning over only once.

Serve lamb chops drizzled with cherry reduction sauce.

Lamb Loin Chops Serving Suggestions

In the spirit of keeping things simple, I recommend serving the lamb chops with a Sweet Kale Salad.

Although the salad is good on its own, adding some blue cheese crumbles, feta, or goat cheese really dresses up the salad.

Because it already comes with a sweet dressing, adding slices of apples, pears, or strawberries seems appropriate. I like to add some red onions too!

Another great side option would be jalapeno poppers. The poppers are creamy, delicious, and can be prepared in around 30 minutes.

They can easily be prepared ahead of time and popped in the oven for 20 minutes prior to serving.

And for dessert, don’t forget to make my Easy Mug Cake, topped with Homemade Ice Cream or my Cheesecake Phyllo Cups. If you want even more options, check out my 15 Delicious Valentine’s Day Desserts Roun-Up!

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