basque lamb chops with tomatoes and olives

2 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Mar 19, 2024

The Basque country is the area on the Spanish/French border, in the Pyrenees. Spanish olives are green olives.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 - lamb rib chops
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 pound firm, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Spanish olives, pitted and sliced

How To Make basque lamb chops with tomatoes and olives

  • Step 1
    Season chops with salt and pepper; dredge with flour.
  • Step 2
    Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high until it starts to shimmer.
  • Step 3
    Add chops and cook 2 - 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to heated platter.
  • Step 4
    Pour wine into skillet and scrape up brown bits. Stir in tomatoes and olives. Cook over medium heat for 4 - 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 5
    Spoon sauce over chops and serve.

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Keyword: #Olives
Keyword: #lamb
Keyword: #Spanish
Keyword: #Basque
Keyword: #Lamb Chops
Ingredient: Lamb
Culture: Spanish
Method: Stove Top

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