Garlic Butter Lamb Chops with Shrimp & Fried Rice

 

Juicy, garlic-butter–seared lamb chops paired with tender shrimp and savory fried rice—rich, bold flavors in one irresistible plate.

 Details

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 2–3

 Ingredients
Lamb Chops

1½ lb lamb chops

Salt & black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

Fresh rosemary or thyme

Shrimp

½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

1 tbsp butter

½ tsp paprika

Salt & pepper

Fried Rice

2 cups cooked rice (day-old works best)

2 tbsp oil

2 eggs, beaten

½ cup mixed vegetables

2 tbsp soy sauce

½ tsp garlic powder

 Instructions

Cook the Lamb Chops
Season lamb with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear lamb 3–4 minutes per side.
Add butter, garlic, and herbs; baste until fragrant. Rest.

Cook the Shrimp
In a skillet, melt butter.
Add shrimp, season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink.

Make the Fried Rice
Heat oil in a pan. Scramble eggs, then add rice and veggies.
Stir in soy sauce and garlic powder. Cook until heated through.

Serve
Plate lamb chops with shrimp and fried rice. Spoon extra garlic butter over lamb if desired.