Sheet Pan Christmas Spiced Lamb Chops with Pomegranate
Sheet Pan Christmas Spiced Lamb Chops with Pomegranate is a festive dish that infuses holiday cheer into your home. Succulent lamb chops are marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, roasted to perfection, and topped with vibrant pomegranate seeds for a delightful crunch. This simple one-pan recipe not only delivers impressive flavors but also makes cleanup a breeze, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in lamb chops (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the lamb chops in the mixture for at least 30 minutes or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Arrange marinated lamb chops on a sheet pan, ensuring they have space to cook evenly.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they reach your desired doneness (135°F/57°C for medium-rare).
- In the last five minutes of roasting, sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the lamb.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 137mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg