Lamb Chops With Black Olives Recipe

Name: Lamb Chops With Black Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lamb rib chops; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise; 1 teaspoon red chili flakes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 15 large black olives (or 20 small), pitted and sliced; 1 teaspoon Maldon salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1
Spread chops between two layers of plastic wrap.
2
Using rolling pin or kitchen mallet, pound them until they are all an even thickness.
3
Place the chops in a single layer in a large glass dish.
4
In small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, oregano, zest, juice and olives.
5
Pour mixture over chops.
6
Season to taste with salt.
7
Turn chops in the marinade to coat both sides.
8
Cover with plastic wrap.
9
Marinate for 1 to 2 hours at room temperature.
10
Place large skillet over high heat, and add vegetable oil.
11
Remove chops from marinade, scraping off excess, and place them in skillet; reserve marinade.
12
Sear until browned, about 2 minutes a side.
13
Reduce heat to medium, and add reserved marinade and 2 tablespoons water.
14
Simmer until cooked to taste, about 5 minutes for rare chops.
15
To serve, transfer chops to a platter.
16
Top with pan juices and serve immediately.

1090

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lamb rib chops, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise, 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, and more.

Yes, Lamb Chops With Black Olives falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb Chops With Black Olives

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Variations & substitutions

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