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Colorful image of golden-brown garlic butter pork chops arranged on a white plate with a sprig of fresh parsley, served alongside roasted vegetables, all glistening with buttery garlic sauce, with a rustic wooden table background and a touch of fresh lemon slices on the side.

Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops 20-Minutes Delight

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A simple yet flavorful recipe for pan seared pork chops cooked in garlic butter, ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or a quick comfort meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet along with minced garlic and thyme. Cook, spooning the garlic butter over the chops for 2 minutes.
  4. Remove pork chops from skillet, rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve with the garlic butter sauce spooned over.

Notes

  • Ensure the pork chops are room temperature before cooking for even searing.
  • You can substitute fresh thyme with rosemary or omit herbs altogether.
  • Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Searing and pan sauce
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pork chop
  • Calories: 340 Kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg