Easter Dinner On A Sheet Pan (Printable)

Herb-roasted lamb chops with seasonal vegetables on one pan

# 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 (optional)

# How-To:

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 -
  • You get to spend Easter morning with family instead of chained to the stove
  • The lamb and vegetables cook in perfect harmony, each making the other taste better
  • Cleanup takes exactly three minutes, leaving time for a second glass of wine
02 -
  • Lamb continues cooking after it leaves the oven, so pull it at 130°F for medium-rare
  • Crowding the sheet pan steams instead of roasts, so use two pans if necessary
  • The asparagus timing matters, so add thin spears a few minutes later than thick ones
03 -
  • Pat lamb completely dry before seasoning to get a better sear
  • Room-temperature meat cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge

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