Baked Lamb Shoulder Chops with Caramelized Onions
Make this juicy and flavorful baked lamb shoulder chop recipe with caramelized onions and fresh thyme. It's an effortless yet delicious main dish that everyone will love.
Servings: 4
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds lamb shoulder chops about 4 to 6 depending on the size
- 1 large sweet onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Mix together 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, 4 sprigs of thyme, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Place the lamb chops in the bowl and cover. Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate while you prepare the onions.
- Preheat your oven to 425 F degrees.
- Toss the sliced onion and remaining thyme with the remaining oil and a pinch of salt and spread out on a sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Stirring 2 to 3 times.
- Scrap the onions to the sides of the pan. Shake the excess marinade off of the lamb and lay in the a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Flip and bake until desired temperature. 5 minutes for medium rare.
- Discard the thyme stems and serve the shoulder chops with the onions.
Notes
- If using lamb steaks I plan on 1 per person.
Lamb Temperature Guide
- Rare: 115 to 120°F
- Medium-rare: 120 to 125°F
- Medium: 130 to 135°F
- Medium-well: 140 to 145°F
- Well-done: 150 to 155°F
🌡️Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.Leave a review or get more information on the recipe!
