LAMB CHOPS WITH EGGPLANT CAPONATA

Lamb Chops with Eggplant Caponata image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small eggplant, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon capers
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
12 to 16 lamb loin chops
Arugula, for garnish

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add the eggplant, season with salt and pepper and cook until the eggplant begins to soften, about 3 more minutes. Add the rosemary, tomato and vinegar and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the capers and pine nuts; set aside to cool slightly.
Place a large skillet over high heat. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper. Working in batches, place the lamb chops in the pan, fat-side down, and cook until the fat begins to render, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the chops onto their sides and cook until crisp and brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Divide the eggplant caponata and lamb chops among plates and garnish with arugula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 114 milligrams, Sodium 233 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 4 grams