LAMB CHOPS WITH GREEN TOMATOES
Lamb chops cooked with tomatoes is traditional, but less so when the tomatoes are green. Here, unripe, green tomatoes add acidity, which works nicely with the rich gaminess of the shoulder chops. If you can't get green tomatoes, you can make this with the half-green, half-red tomatoes, the kind that haven't fully ripened on the vine before they need to be picked in advance of a frost. In a pinch you can even use tomatillos or bland, out-of-season supermarket tomatoes, which will add the necessary juiciness and vegetable matter to the pan if not the same complexity of flavor (a squeeze of lemon would help). In any case, make sure to taste before stirring in the honey, since the acid content of tomatoes varies widely. And if you aren't a lamb lover but are wondering what to do with a plethora of green tomatoes, you can make this recipe with pork chops; just add a few minutes to the cooking time.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, steaks and chops, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season lamb chops with coriander, salt and pepper. If you have time, let meat rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Heat a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; once it thins and runs all over the pan, add lamb. Cook meat, without moving, until undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook other side until golden, about 2 minutes more. It should still be very rare inside. Transfer lamb to a plate.
- Return skillet to heat and lower flame to medium. Stir in shallots and anchovies. Cook, stirring, until anchovies dissolve, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, garlic and a large pinch of salt. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook until tomatoes are almost softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in honey. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Push tomatoes to side of skillet. Place lamb back in center of skillet. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook lamb to taste, about 2 to 3 minutes more for medium-rare (or longer if you like). To serve, spoon tomatoes over chops, garnish generously with basil and drizzle with more olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 579 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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Md saiful islam Sikdar
[email protected]Delicious! The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and the green tomatoes added a unique and flavorful twist. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ghulam Rasool Lakhan
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The lamb chops were juicy and flavorful, and the green tomatoes added a nice tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again!
Alice-Emilia Atkinson
[email protected]The lamb chops were cooked perfectly, and the green tomatoes added a nice tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy lamb chop dish!
Xyn S
[email protected]This dish was a winner! The lamb chops were juicy and flavorful, and the green tomatoes added a unique and delicious twist. I will definitely be making this again soon!
Cristina Szasz
[email protected]Just made this recipe and it was fantastic! The lamb chops were cooked to perfection and the green tomatoes added a nice tangy flavor. Will definitely be making this again!
Ashif Mhd
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The lamb chops are always cooked perfectly and the green tomatoes add a delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
Anand Yadav
[email protected]The lamb chops came out amazing! They were juicy and succulent, and the green tomatoes added a nice tangy flavor. I served them with roasted potatoes and a side of asparagus, and it was a perfect meal.
Onalenna Tamose
[email protected]I had a wonderful time cooking the lamb chops with green tomatoes! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and the green tomatoes added a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be maki