Quick and flavorful, these garlic butter pork chops are pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a rich, herb-infused butter. Ready in 20 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
Scale
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4 pork chops (1 inch thick, bone-in or boneless)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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1½ tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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2–3 garlic cloves, sliced
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Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs
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Optional: lemon juice for finishing
Instructions
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Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 3–4 min per side.
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Reduce heat. Add butter, garlic, and herbs. Baste chops with butter for 1–2 min.
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Remove from skillet. Rest 5 minutes before serving.