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Golden Honey Garlic Butter Lamb Cutlets with Fresh Thyme and Caramelized Perfection

Succulent lamb cutlets coated in a rich honey garlic butter sauce, infused with fresh thyme and caramelized to perfection.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 lamb cutlets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1. Pat the lamb cutlets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb cutlets and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. 3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4. Add honey and fresh thyme leaves, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
  5. 5. Return lamb cutlets to the skillet, turning to coat in the honey garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, basting frequently, until lamb is caramelized and cooked to desired doneness.
  6. 6. Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use lamb cutlets that are about 1-inch thick. Adjust cooking time for rare or well-done preferences.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Modern Australian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Protein: 28g