Cajun Lemon Butter Pork Chops
Cajun lemon butter pork chops with a spicy, tangy sauce, seared and basted in butter for a quick 20-minute dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 (1-inch thick) pork chops
- 1 lemon, zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon, juice
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
Season Pork Chops:
Using paper towels, dry the pork chops thoroughly. In a bowl, mix together lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Coat all sides of the pork chops with the spice blend. Allow them to rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.Sear Pork Chops:
Place a large heavy skillet over high heat and add avocado oil, heating until it shimmers. Arrange the pork chops in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary). Sear for 3 minutes, then turn them over. Lower the heat to low and continue cooking for 3 more minutes.Baste with Butter Sauce:
While the skillet remains on low heat, toss in butter, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning. Once the butter has liquefied, spoon the mixture over the pork chops repeatedly for around 3 minutes, cooking until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 145°F (65°C).Rest and Serve:
Take the skillet off the heat. Move the pork chops to a plate or a cooling rack and let them rest for 5 minutes. Stir parsley into the pan drippings. Present the pork chops with the lemon butter sauce drizzled on top.