Parmesan Pork Chops with Arugula-Fig Salad Recipe

Name: Parmesan Pork Chops with Arugula-Fig Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless center-cut pork chops (1 inch thick; about 5 ounces each); Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 clove garlic, grated; 12 dried Mission figs, stemmed and chopped; 1 5 -ounce package baby arugula (about 8 cups); 1 small bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced; 1 cup fat-free seasoned croutons (about 1 1/2 ounces)

Servings: persons

4 boneless center-cut pork chops (1 inch thick; about 5 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, grated
12 dried Mission figs, stemmed and chopped
1 5 -ounce package baby arugula (about 8 cups)
1 small bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup fat-free seasoned croutons (about 1 1/2 ounces)

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the pork chops and sear until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
5
Transfer to the prepared baking sheet (reserve the skillet).
6
Mix the parmesan, oregano, lemon zest and garlic in a small bowl.
7
Sprinkle on the pork chops.
8
Bake until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
9
Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, add the figs and 3 tablespoons water to the reserved skillet.
11
Cook over medium-low heat until the figs are soft and most of the water has evaporated, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
12
Transfer to a large bowl and add the arugula, fennel, croutons, the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the lemon juice; toss.
13
Serve with the pork.
14
Photograph by Charles Masters

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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 boneless center-cut pork chops (1 inch thick; about 5 ounces each), Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Parmesan Pork Chops with Arugula-Fig Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Parmesan Pork Chops with Arugula-Fig Salad

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