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A close-up of golden-brown pork chops seared in a skillet with a glossy garlic butter glaze, garnished with chopped parsley on a rustic wooden surface.

Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops – Quick and Juicy 20-Minute Dinner

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A delicious and quick pan-seared pork chop recipe infused with garlic butter, perfect for a satisfying 20-minute meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Season pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
  3. Sear pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Lower heat and add remaining butter and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Baste the pork chops with garlic butter and serve garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time based on pork chop thickness.
  • Ensure pork reaches internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stove top searing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pork chop
  • Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg