Garlic Butter Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops seared to perfection and smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless center-cut pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Sear the pork chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Melt the unsalted butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter over them, cooking until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For variations, consider adding red pepper flakes for heat or replacing parsley with thyme or rosemary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg