LAMB CHOPS WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Lamb Chops with Artichoke Hearts image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 shoulder lamb chops (1/2 inch thick each)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 or 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved crosswise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
4 artichoke hearts (water-packed, from one 14-ounce can), rinsed, drained, and each cut into 6 wedges
1/4 cup fruity white wine, such as a New Zealand Marlborough Valley Sauvignon Blanc
1 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1 tablespoon lemon-zest strips

Steps:

Rinse chops; pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook lamb in two batches, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a platter; loosely cover with foil.
Add onion and artichoke hearts to same skillet (add 1 tablespoon oil if skillet is dry). Cook over medium heat until softened and golden (do not brown), 3 to 5 minutes. Add wine; cook until almost all liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add stock and tomatoes; cover, and cook 3 minutes. Uncover; cook until sauce is reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in olives and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon vegetables and sauce over lamb, and serve.