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Seared Lamb Loin Chops, Charred Corn and Mint Relish

Name: Seared Lamb Loin Chops, Charred Corn and Mint Relish
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 chops lamb loin chops; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 ears corn kernels; 0.25 cup red onion; 2 tbsp fresh mint; 0.33 cup feta cheese; 1 lemon; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

Quick-seared lamb chops rest while corn chars in the same skillet, then gets tossed with mint, feta, and lemon.

Seared lamb loin chops topped with charred corn, mint, and feta relish on a white plate

Active20 min

Total25 min

Dishes2

Per serving$5.50

grill-alternative
quick-sear
summer-produce
gluten-free

Ingredients · 4 servings

4 chops	lamb loin chops
2 tbsp	olive oil · pantry
1 tsp	kosher salt · pantry
0.5 tsp	black pepper · pantry
2 ears	corn kernels grow it ↗
0.25 cup	red onion
2 tbsp	fresh mint grow it ↗
0.33 cup	feta cheese
1	lemon
0.25 tsp	red pepper flakes · pantry

Method

The chef moveCharring the corn in the same skillet the lamb was seared in, so it picks up rendered fat and browned bits instead of starting from clean oil

Pat lamb chops dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering. Sear chops 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, until an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F / 63°C.
Transfer chops to a plate to rest for at least 3 minutes.
Add corn kernels to the same skillet over high heat (no need to wipe it out). Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until charred in spots, then stir and char another 2 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in red onion, mint, feta, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine and taste for salt.
Spoon the corn relish over the rested lamb chops and serve immediately.

Nutrition · per serving

Calories430

Protein29g

Fat32g

Carbs12g

Fiber2g

Sodium520mg

Estimated from this recipe's ingredients, not lab-measured — not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

The Why · No Anecdotes

The science, not a story about my childhood.

Why sear on high heat and then rest before cutting?

High heat drives fast Maillard browning on the surface before the interior overcooks. Resting lets juices, which were pushed toward the cool center during searing, redistribute evenly through the meat instead of pooling out onto the cutting board when sliced.

Why char the corn in the same skillet instead of a clean pan?

The skillet holds rendered lamb fat and browned protein residue (fond). Reheating that fat to high heat and adding raw corn lets the kernels pick up smoky, meaty flavor compounds that a fresh pan and neutral oil can't replicate.

Suggested sides — swap freely