️ Lamb Chops & Shrimp Boil

1 tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning

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Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Lamb Chops

1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

2. Rub all over the lamb chops and let marinate at least 30 mins, or up to 12 hours in the fridge.

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Step 2: Prepare the Shrimp Boil

1. Fill a large stockpot with water and add Old Bay, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt.

2. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes first and boil for 10–12 minutes.

3. Add corn and sausage, boil another 5–7 minutes.

4. Add shrimp and lemon halves. Cook 2–3 minutes until shrimp are pink and just cooked.

5. Drain everything and set aside in a large bowl or spread on a tray.

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Step 3: Make Garlic Butter Drizzle

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and seasoning. Set aside.

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Step 4: Cook the Lamb Chops

1. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill to medium-high.

2. Sear lamb chops 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness.

3. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Step 5: Plate & Serve

• Plate 2 lamb chops per person.

• Add a generous scoop of shrimp boil (with corn, potatoes, shrimp, and sausage).

• Drizzle garlic butter over the shrimp boil and optionally over the lamb.

• Garnish with parsley, lemon wedges, or more seasoning.

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Tips & Variations

• No grill? Pan-sear lamb chops and finish in the oven if thicker cuts.

• Make it spicier: Add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce to the boil.

• Add extras: Include crab legs or mussels for an even more deluxe seafood mix.

• Shortcut butter: Use pre-made garlic herb butter or Cajun butter from the store.

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Storage

• Lamb chops: Store in fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently in oven.

• Shrimp boil: Best served fresh, but leftovers can be sautéed or added to a pasta dish the next day.

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Final Thoughts

This Lamb Chops & Shrimp Boil dish is a true celebration of flavors — herbaceous, smoky, spicy, buttery, and lemony all in one. Whether you’re grilling outdoors or cooking up a weekend feast inside, this recipe is guaranteed to impress and satisfy.