Baked Lamb Shoulder Chops with Caramelized Onions

Make this juicy and flavorful baked lamb shoulder chop recipe with caramelized onions and fresh thyme. It's an effortless yet delicious main dish that everyone will love.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme (divided)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pounds lamb shoulder chops (about 4 to 6 depending on the size)
• 1 large sweet onion (thinly sliced)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Marinade: Mix together 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, 4 sprigs of thyme, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Place the lamb chops in the bowl and cover. Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate while you prepare the onions.
2. 2Preheat your oven to 425 F degrees.
3. 3Caramelize: Toss the sliced onion and remaining thyme with the remaining oil and a pinch of salt and spread out on a sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Stirring 2 to 3 times.
4. 4Bake: Scrap the onions to the sides of the pan. Shake the excess marinade off of the lamb and lay in the a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Flip and bake until desired temperature. 5 minutes for medium rare.
5. 5Serve: Discard the thyme stems and serve the shoulder chops with the onions.