Easter Dinner On A Sheet Pan (Printable Version)
Herb-roasted lamb chops with spring vegetables, all cooked on one sheet pan for an easy Easter dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 lamb chops
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
03 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
04 - 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
→ Seasonings & Marinades
06 - 3 tbsp olive oil
07 - 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
09 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 lemon, zest and juice
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, carrots, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the sheet pan.
03 - Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes.
04 - Meanwhile, pat the lamb chops dry. Rub with remaining olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
05 - Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Nestle lamb chops and asparagus among the partially roasted vegetables.
06 - Return to the oven and roast for an additional 18-20 minutes, flipping lamb chops halfway, until lamb reaches desired doneness and vegetables are tender.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks together so you can actually enjoy your own party
- The lamb stays juicy while vegetables caramelize beautifully
02 -
- Crowding the pan steams vegetables instead of roasting them
- Lamb keeps cooking after leaving the oven so pull early
03 -
- Pat lamb completely dry for the best sear
- Room temperature meat cooks evenly from edge to center