Ingredients
1 pound lamb loin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian herbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the lamb loin dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and Italian herbs. Let rest for 15–20 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the lamb loin for 3–4 minutes per side until a golden crust forms.
- Lower the heat slightly and continue cooking for another 5–7 minutes, depending on desired doneness. Aim for 130°F for medium-rare or 140°F for medium. Remove from pan and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the lamb to the pan, coating it evenly in the honey garlic sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking—130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
Add a splash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar to the sauce for brightness.
For a spicier version, increase red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha.
This recipe works equally well with lamb chops, chicken, pork, or salmon.
For grilling, cook lamb over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side, then finish with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg