The first step is to make the fig rosemary butter. In a mini food processor, add all ingredients until smooth. You can finely chop all ingredients and mix them together.

Season the American Lamb generously on both sides with salt, pepper, onion powder and fresh rosemary. 

In a cast iron pan, add the butter or oil if using. Start on a medium high heat, add in the lamb chops in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan so the lamb can cook well. Flip the lamb when golden, which is about 7-8 minutes. 

Cook on the other side over medium heat for another 5-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chops. The USDA recommends cooking lamb to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. 

You can use a meat thermometer to check. That temperature is for a good medium rare which is ideal for tender lamb chops. 

When cooked, simply smear some of that fig rosemary butter right over the hot lamb loin chops. Watch as the butter melts and seeps into the lamb. SO GOOD! Serve over mashed potatoes.