Easter Dinner On A Sheet Pan (Print Version)
Festive herb-roasted lamb chops with seasonal vegetables on a single sheet pan for effortless preparation and minimal cleanup.
# What You 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
# Preparation Steps:
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 - 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 in perfect harmony, so the lamb juices infuse the vegetables while the herb aromas permeate the meat
- Cleanup takes literally minutes, leaving you more time for hosting and less time at the sink
02 -
- Lamb continues cooking as it rests, so pull it from the oven when it reaches 5-10 degrees below your target temperature
- Crowding the sheet pan leads to steaming instead of roasting, so use two pans if needed rather than overcrowding
03 -
- Arranging vegetables cut-side down helps them develop better contact with the hot pan for superior caramelization
- A hot pan is crucial, so let your oven preheat fully before sliding anything inside