Lamb Chops With Fresh Fig Pan Sauce

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0.

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   Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; swirl to coat. Add shallots; cook for 7 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add figs; mash with a potato masher to break them up. Cook for 3 minutes or until figs start to break down, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

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   Increase heat to medium-high. Add wine; boil for 1 minute. Stir in stock and bay leaf. Reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Add honey and vinegar; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf. Stir in rosemary; cover and keep sauce warm.

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   Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brush lamb with remaining 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add lamb to skillet; sear 2 minutes on each side. Place pan in oven; bake at 400u00b0 for 4 minutes (for medium-rare) or until desired degree of doneness. Remove pan from oven; remove lamb from pan. Let lamb stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.