• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Spoon Fork BaconSpoon Fork Bacon
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    • Twitter
    • TikTok
  • What’s for Dinner?
  • Recipes By Category
  • Most Recent
  • Contact
  • Shop
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes By Category
  • Most Recent
  • What’s for Dinner?
  • Shop
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    • Twitter
    • TikTok
  • ×

    Home > Blog > Holiday > Holiday Main Dishes > Garlic and Anchovy Roasted Lamb Chops

    This post was sponsored by the American Lamb Board. Thank you for supporting our sponsors. It helps keep us going!

    Garlic and Anchovy Roasted Lamb Chops

    by Teri Lyn Fisher · Published: Feb 2, 2015 · Modified: Nov 18, 2021

    Jump to Recipe

    A close up of garlic and anchovy roasted lamb chops.Raw lamb chops being brushed with garlic and anchovy mixture.A close up of garlic and anchovy roasted lamb chops.I think I talk about how I dislike going out to eat on Valentine’s Day every year. I don’t like how every menu suddenly becomes a prix-fixed meal. Boo to no choices. If the boyfriend and I do decide to go out for a Valentine’s Day meal, we tend to go on the 13th or 15th, just to avoid the prix-fixed. We’re freaks, we know. One of our favorite things to do on Valentine’s Day is cook together. We love getting in the kitchen together with a bottle of wine (which for us really means me with a bottle of bubbles and him with his craft beers), splitting up tasks, and listening to weird podcast stories while we make a mess in the kitchen. It’s perfection, really.

    This year we’re keeping things exciting, delicious and super simple. We’re making these garlic-anchovy roasted lamb chops with…wait for it….a castelvetrano and sage browned butter sauce!! We love how easy it is to cook up lamb chops and the tremendous amount of flavor you get from them. I’m also a sucker for anchovies, and I especially love using them in sauces, vinaigrettes, rubs, etc. because you get a great briny flavor from them when they’re used that way, that doesn’t scream “fishy”. The olive and sage browned butter sauce is to add a layer of decadence to the dish without filling your belly up too much, like a buttery mash of sorts would do. We love to serve this with a simple watercress or arugula salad because we like how the bitter greens cut through the richness of this lamb dish, creating quite a nice balance.

    Enjoy!
    xx, Jenny

    Here are some other lamb recipes you might like: 

    Lamb kofta on rice with pita triangles and salad.
    Lamb Kofta
    A platter of lamb meatballs covered in gravy on top of egg noodles with a spoon.
    Lamb Meatballs
    Herb crusted leg of New Zealand grass fed lamb on a plate with potatoes.
    Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb
    Click here for more Lamb Recipes!
    A plate of garlic and anchovy lamb chops with a stack of plates next to it.

    Hungry for more?

    Subscribe to never miss a recipe.

    EmailPinTweetShareYummly
    A close up of garlic and anchovy roasted lamb chops with castelvetrano and sage browned butter.

    Garlic and Anchovy Roasted Lamb Chops with a Castelvetrano + Sage Browned Butter Sauce

    5 from 1 vote
    PRINT RECIPE Pin Recipe
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 40 mins
    Total Time: 55 mins
    Servings: 6

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 anchovy fillets, minced
    • 1 teaspoon anchovy oil
    • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
    • 6 American Lamb Chops, room temperature
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
    • 10 castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
    • 8 fresh sage leaves
    • salt and pepper to taste

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
    • Place garlic, anchovies, anchovy oil, and black pepper in a small bowl and whisk together.
    • Lightly season lamb chops with salt and pepper.
    • Brush garlic-anchovy mixture over each chop, on both sides.
    • Pour olive oil into a large sauté pan and place over medium-high heat.
    • Sear each chop in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes, on each side, and transfer to a roasting pan.
    • Roast lamb chops for about 13 to 15 minutes for medium-rare, and 15 to 18 minutes for medium doneness. Remove from the oven and allow chops to rest for 5 to 7 minutes.
    • Using the same pan you used to sear the chops, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Allow butter to cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until butter has melted and begins to foam and brown. Add olives and sage leaves and gently fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove mixture from the heat. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Transfer chops onto a serving dish/platter and pour butter sauce over chops. Serve immediately.
    Serving: 1serving Calories: 414kcal Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 42g Fat: 26g Saturated Fat: 10g Cholesterol: 150mg Sodium: 206mg Potassium: 542mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 263IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 30mg Iron: 4mg
    KEYWORD: lamb
    COURSE: dinner

    You Might Also Love...

    • Lamb kabobs on a platter skewered with a side of yogurt sauce.Lamb Kabobs
    • A platter of harissa grilled lamb chops with fresh apricot serrano salsa on couscous.Harissa Grilled Lamb Chops
    • Braised lamb shanks over mashed potatoes.Braised Lamb Shanks

    February 2, 2015 / 7 Comments

    About Teri Lyn Fisher

    Teri Lyn Fisher is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food and cosmetics photographer. She is a big fan of hot dogs. #sfbTERI

    Previous Post: < Previous Post Roasted Poblano Queso Fundido
    Next Post: Marshmallow Cereal Treats Next Post >

    Reader Interactions

    February 2, 2015 / 7 Comments

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      Did you make this recipe? We want to see!

      tag @SpoonForkBacon and #SpoonForkBacon on Instagram

    1. Shaz

      April 16, 2019 at 1:23 am

      Would this work for pork chops? If so, what would you recommend for adjusted cooking time, if any? Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Gary

      February 08, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      my wife and I raise lambs, thanks for this, we are always looking for new recipes to enjoy… Thank you

      Reply
    3. Ashley

      February 05, 2015 at 10:12 am

      These look great and I’m making them tonight for dinner (I can’t wait for Valentine’s Day, these look too yummy). However I just wanted to point out that the ingredients list has lamb chops twice. The first line says 6 American Lamb chops, and the sixth line down days 6 lamb chops, room temperature.

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        February 05, 2015 at 11:42 am

        Thanks for letting us know! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    4. LEAH

      February 02, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      We’re not fans of going out to a fancy dinner on Valentine’s Day either. Every year we make pizza at home! It’s so fun to make your own dough and get creative with the toppings. This lamb recipe looks incredible…love the addition of sage!

      Reply
    5. Rebecca @ Bring Back Delicious

      February 02, 2015 at 10:39 am

      I love the flavor of browned butter and sage. I fell in love it the first time I had it with tortelli di zucca. Most places don’t brown the butter enough or fry the sage enough though. All the more reasons to make something like this at home! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Tori@Gringalicious.com

      February 02, 2015 at 7:38 am

      I love the sound of your V-day. That’s how I plan to do it someday.I have never made lamb chops but this recipe looks so amazing that I’m dying to try them now!

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    HI! WE ARE GLAD YOU'RE HERE!

    Teri and Jenny of Spoon Fork Bacon

    We hope you find something you love in
    our little corner of the internet.
    XOXOXO, Teri + Jenny

    ABOUT US

    As Featured On

    A complication of logos showcasing where Spoon Fork Bacon has been featured. Including delish, today show, cosmopolitan, good morning america, domino, good housekeeping, william sonoma, and country living.

    Asian Inspired

    BBQ

    PORK

    DESSERT

    For Dinner Tonight

    • Panko crusted lamb chop recipe on a plate. Panko-Crusted Lamb Chops Recipe
    • Tteokbokki recipe on a platter. Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)
    • Cajun shrimp pasta recipe in a bowl with a fork on the side. Cajun Shrimp Pasta
    • Korean Army Stew or Budae Jjigae in a pot ready to be served. Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew)
    • Shrimp scampi recipe on a plate with bread and lemon wedges. Shrimp Scampi Recipe
    • A collage of our best Valentine's dinner ideas. Best Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

    Popular Now

    • Fried pickle chips on a platter with ranch dressing. Fried Pickle Chips
    • Carrot cake recipe on a cake stand with a slice out. Carrot Cake Recipe
    • Shrimp scampi recipe on a plate with bread and lemon wedges. Shrimp Scampi Recipe
    • Brown Butter Colcannon recipe in a bowl with a spoon in it. Brown Butter Colcannon
    • Chicken and gnocchi soup in a bowl with bread on the side. Chicken Gnocchi Soup
    • Cajun shrimp pasta recipe in a bowl with a fork on the side. Cajun Shrimp Pasta

    Footer

    As Featured On
    As featured on graphic.

    GET NEW RECIPES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX!

    Thank you!

    You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

    Footer

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS Feed
    • Twitter
    • TikTok

    All content including images © 2011-2022 Teri Lyn Fisher & Jenny Park. Stealing is bad karma.

    Spoon Fork Bacon contains paid advertising banners and occasionally affiliate links, and sponsored posts.
    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Sponsored posts are indicated at the start of such posts. All of our opinions are always our own.
    Thank you for supporting our sponsors. It helps us pay to run this site and bring you unique and original recipes.

    Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement

    Share this ArticleLike this article? Email it to a friend!

    Email sent!