Day 5 Lunch: Pork Chops + Garlic Butter + Lemony Spinach
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes12-15 minutes
Serves:
1
Level:
Beginner
About the Recipe
Juicy pork chops pan-fried to golden perfection, served with garlic butter and accompanied by quick-sautéed spinach brightened with fresh lemon. Simple, nourishing, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Grilled Lamb Chop:
1 lamb chop (approx. 6-8 oz, bone-in preferred)
1 tablespoon butter or ghee (grass-fed preferred)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Roasted Zucchini:
1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds or spears
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
Sea salt, to taste
Preparation
Roasted Zucchini (Begin First):
Preheat & Roast: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss zucchini slices with olive oil or melted butter and sea salt. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Quick-Cooking Tip: Slice zucchini thinly for faster roasting and crispier texture.
Cook Zucchini: Roast for about 12-15 minutes until golden and tender, flipping halfway
Grilled Lamb Chop:
Season & Grill: Generously season lamb chop on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat, melting butter or ghee. Grill lamb chop for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting as desired.
Quick-Cooking Tip: Allow lamb chop to rest briefly after cooking (2-3 minutes) to retain juiciness.
Tips to Make it Even Easier:
Pre-Portion Lamb Chops: Freeze seasoned lamb chops individually to quickly thaw and grill whenever needed.
Batch-Roast Zucchini: Roast zucchini slices in bulk, refrigerate, and quickly reheat to streamline weekday lunches.
Quick & Simple Flavor Boost Options (Optional):
Mint & Garlic Butter Sauce: Blend softened butter with finely chopped mint and garlic, and melt over the lamb chop for a fresh, herbaceous flavor.
Feta & Lemon Zucchini: Crumble a small amount of feta cheese and fresh lemon zest over zucchini after roasting for bright, tangy flavor.
Rosemary Dijon Sauce: Stir Dijon mustard with melted butter, rosemary, and a squeeze of lemon juice; drizzle lightly over lamb before serving.
Smoky Chipotle Butter: Combine butter with chipotle powder and smoked paprika; melt on lamb chop after grilling for smoky, savory richness.
Parmesan Peppercorn Crust: Lightly coat lamb chop with grated Parmesan and cracked peppercorns before grilling to create a crisp, savory crust.
Umami Zucchini Toss: After roasting, quickly toss zucchini slices in melted butter mixed with coconut aminos and garlic powder for a savory glaze.
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