Easy Pork Chops with Garlic, Lemon & Parsley

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Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lemon, zested
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 bone-in pork chops
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine garlic, lemon zest, parsley, salt and ground pepper; set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Season chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Place chops in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned.
3. Add water to skillet then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover skillet and gently simmer chops for 8 to 10 minutes, until cooked through.
4. Transfer chops to serving plates then drizzle with some of the pan juices and sprinkle with garlic-lemon-parsley mixture.