Vietnamese Caramelized Lamb Chops

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Vietnamese Caramelized Lamb Chops

If you need a dish for special occasions, these Vietnamese caramelized lamb chops are for you. Marinated in a mixture of fish sauce, soy sauce, and aromatics, this lamb dish has such a great balance of sweet and umami flavors. The best part is this dish requires only 25 minutes of active cook time.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Marinating Time2

Total Time2 25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Keyword: vietnamese caramelized pork chops

Servings: people

Calories: 539kcal

Author: Becca Du

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs lamb chops bone-in
1 shallot minced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp light brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter optional
1 tsp lemon juice optional
2 tbsp parsley for garnish, optional

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Instructions

Combine 1 minced shallot, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tbsp of fish sauce, 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tbsp of honey, 2 tbsp of light brown sugar, and 2 tbsp of olive oil in a bowl. Mix together and pour into a Ziploc bag (plastic bag).
Add 2 lbs of lamb chops. Coat the lamb chops in the marinade and marinate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
Heat a pan over medium high heat. Sear the lamb chops for 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown. Reserve the marinade if you want to make a sauce.
Place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes until medium to medium well. Internal temperature should be 130-135 degrees F. The cook time can vary depending on how thick your lamb chops are. Let them rest for 5 minutes.
Optional: To make the sauce, pour the marinate into a sauce pan. Add 1 tbsp of unsalted butter and 1 tsp of lemon juice. Stir and heat until it starts to bubble. Test the sauce is done by coating the back of a spoon and pulling your finger through it. If the line doesn't break, the sauce is done.
Spoon the sauce over the top and garnish with 2 tbsp of parsley before serving!

Notes

The sauce is optional but highly recommended!
The bake time can vary depending on how thick your lamb chops are and how cooked you like the lamb chops. It can take up to 20 minutes.
Another tip - Lamb chops are easier to cook if they start out room temperature.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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