Lemon pepper pork chops are a relatively new recipe. They were first created in the early 2000s by people who were looking for a way to add a bit of flavor and zest to their pork chops. Lemon pepper pork chops quickly became popular, and they are now a staple of many weeknight meal rotations.
Lemon Pepper Pork Chops
Course: MainDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
4 boneless, pork chops, about 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon pepper seasoning and olive oil.
- Rub the lemon pepper mixture all over the pork chops.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned.
- Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and pour the lemon juice over them.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the pork chops in the lemon pepper mixture for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
- If you don’t have lemon pepper seasoning, you can substitute a mixture of 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
- You can also serve the pork chops with a side of rice, potatoes, or vegetables.