Easter Dinner Sheet Pan Lamb (Printable Version)
Herb-roasted lamb chops with seasonal vegetables on one sheet pan
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 lamb chops
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
03 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
04 - 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
→ Seasonings & Marinades
06 - 3 tbsp olive oil
07 - 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
09 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 lemon, zest and juice
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, carrots, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the sheet pan.
03 - Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes until beginning to soften.
04 - Meanwhile, pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels. Rub with remaining olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
05 - Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Nestle lamb chops and asparagus among the partially roasted vegetables.
06 - Return to the oven and roast for an additional 18-20 minutes, flipping lamb chops halfway through, until lamb reaches desired doneness and vegetables are tender.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges if desired.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- The entire holiday feast comes together with one pan, meaning twenty minutes of prep and youre free to enjoy your guests
- Lamb chops feel luxurious and special but cook in just twenty minutes alongside the vegetables
02 -
- Lamb chops continue cooking after leaving the oven, so pull them at 125°F for medium rare and let them rest for at least five minutes
- The asparagus cooks much faster than other vegetables, which is why its added halfway through to prevent mushy spears
03 -
- Patting the lamb completely dry before seasoning helps it develop a beautiful caramelized crust instead of steaming
- Arrange vegetables with cut sides down where possible to maximize contact with the hot pan for better browning