Lamb Shoulder Chops with Tomatoes and Za'atarCon Poulos
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 adrianascaravan.com.
Recipe information
Total Time
15 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings
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
Preparation
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 3
Spoon warm sauce over lamb; serve.
