Lamb Chops with Roasted-Eggplant Relish

Lamb Chops with Roasted-Eggplant Relish
Lamb Chops with Roasted-Eggplant Relish
Lamb shoulder chops are everything a cook wants: They're inexpensive and quick-cooking, yet they deliver more robust flavor than pricier rib chops.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Mediterranean Lamb Pepper Vegetable Quick & Easy Eggplant Gourmet
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar, or to taste

Preparation Pat lamb chops dry and sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers, then sear lamb, turning over once, until browned, about 5 minutes total for medium. Meanwhile, toss together eggplant, pimientos, onion, parsley, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve eggplant relish over lamb.

Preparation Pat lamb chops dry and sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers, then sear lamb, turning over once, until browned, about 5 minutes total for medium. Meanwhile, toss together eggplant, pimientos, onion, parsley, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve eggplant relish over lamb.