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 time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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)
Instructions
- 1
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).
- 2
Add 2 lbs of lamb chops. Coat the lamb chops in the marinade and marinate for at least 2 hours.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.
- 7
Spoon the sauce over the top and garnish with 2 tbsp of parsley before serving!