Pan-Roasted Lamb Chops with Mashed Potato Cake

Name: Pan-Roasted Lamb Chops with Mashed Potato Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 pounds plum tomatoespeeled, quartered lengthwise and seeded; 1/2 cup small green olives, such as Picholine, pitted and chopped; 1/2 cup brine-cured black olives, such as Gaeta, pitted and chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Eight 6-ounce bone-in lamb loin chops; Mashed Potato Cake

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds plum tomatoespeeled, quartered lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup small green olives, such as Picholine, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup brine-cured black olives, such as Gaeta, pitted and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Eight 6-ounce bone-in lamb loin chops
Mashed Potato Cake

1
Preheat the oven to 200.
2
Spread the olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with the thyme and a large pinch each of salt and pepper.
3
Arrange the tomatoes on the sheet in a single layer and bake for 2 hours, or until slightly dried and firm.
4
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the olives, garlic, lemon zest and basil.
5
Raise the oven temperature to 450.
6
In 2 heavy-bottomed ovenproof skillets, heat the vegetable oil until almost smoking.
7
Season the chops with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until well browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
8
Turn the chops and cook for 1 minute.
9
Transfer the skillets to the oven and roast for about 6 minutes for medium rare.
10
Set the lamb on plates and serve with the tomato relish and a wedge of Mashed Potato Cake.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 pounds plum tomatoespeeled, quartered lengthwise and seeded, and more.

Yes, Pan-Roasted Lamb Chops with Mashed Potato Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!