Description
These succulent Lemon Butter Pork Chops are seared to perfection and smothered in a tangy lemon butter sauce. The combination of garlic, paprika, and fresh parsley adds depth of flavor to this easy and elegant dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the pork chops: Season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear the pork chops: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear pork chops until browned.
- Make the lemon butter sauce: Add 2 tbsp butter, garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Simmer until slightly reduced.
- Finish the dish: Stir in remaining butter and parsley. Serve the pork chops drizzled with the lemon butter sauce.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the pork chops to keep them juicy.
- You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg