Lamb Chops With Green Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Lamb Chops With Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in shoulder lamb chops or boneless sirloin lamb chops; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more as needed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed; 2 large shallots, chopped; 6 anchovy fillets; 3 1/2 cups diced green tomatoes (2 to 3 tomatoes); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, to taste; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 (1-inch thick) bone-in shoulder lamb chops or boneless sirloin lamb chops
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more as needed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
2 large shallots, chopped
6 anchovy fillets
3 1/2 cups diced green tomatoes (2 to 3 tomatoes)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons honey, to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, for garnish

1
Season lamb chops with coriander, salt and pepper.
2
If you have time, let meat rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
3
Heat a very large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add oil; once it thins and runs all over the pan, add lamb.
5
Cook meat, without moving, until undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
6
Turn and cook other side until golden, about 2 minutes more.
7
It should still be very rare inside.
8
Transfer lamb to a plate.
9
Return skillet to heat and lower flame to medium.
10
Stir in shallots and anchovies.
11
Cook, stirring, until anchovies dissolve, about 1 minute.
12
Stir in tomatoes, garlic and a large pinch of salt.
13
Increase heat to medium-high.
14
Cook until tomatoes are almost softened, 7 to 10 minutes.
15
Stir in honey.
16
Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
17
Push tomatoes to side of skillet.
18
Place lamb back in center of skillet.
19
Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook lamb to taste, about 2 to 3 minutes more for medium-rare (or longer if you like).
20
To serve, spoon tomatoes over chops, garnish generously with basil and drizzle with more olive oil.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in shoulder lamb chops or boneless sirloin lamb chops, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more as needed, and more.

Yes, Lamb Chops With Green Tomatoes 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.

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Lamb Chops With Green Tomatoes

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