Lamb Shoulder Chops with Tomatoes and Za'atar |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes in puree |
1/4 cup za'atar (about 1 ounce) |
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided |
1 large garlic clove, pressed |
4 3/4- to 1-inch-thick lamb shoulder blade chops |
Directions:
1. Place tomatoes with puree in large saucepan. Add za'atar, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Stir until sauce thickens, crushing tomatoes, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Meanwhile, sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and sauté until browned and cooked to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
3. Spoon warm sauce over lamb; serve.
4. Ingredient tip: Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend that includes sumac, herbs, and sesame seeds. Look for it at Middle Eastern markets, specialty foods stores, and .
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