SHERRIED LAMB CHOPS

Sherried Lamb Chops image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 loin lamb chops, each about 3/4-inch thick
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 sweet red pepper, seeded, cut in thin slices
1 green pepper, seeded, cut in thin slices
1 medium onion, in thin slices
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 cup finely chopped peeled ripe tomato (well drained canned tomatoes may be substituted)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced parsley
4 stuffed Spanish olives, sliced
1 lemon cut in 8 wedges

Steps:

Trim as much fat as possible off the lamb chops. If there is meat on the loose ends of the chops, roll them up and secure to the eye of the chop with a toothpick. Otherwise cut these tails off. Dust chops lightly with flour seasoned with salt and pepper
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chops in a single layer. Over high heat lightly and quickly brown the chops on both sides. Remove them and cover to keep warm.
Lower heat to medium, add the pepper and onions and saute until tender. Add the garlic and saute for another minute or two but do not allow the garlic to brown. Stir in the sherry, tomatoes and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Return chops to the pan and cook over medium heat, basting constantly with the sauce, until cooked as desired. For medium-rare chops, the cooking time is no more than about three minutes. The tops will be medium in about five minutes and well done in seven to eight minutes. For well-done chops the pan should be covered so too much of the sauce does not evaporate.
Sprinkle with parsley and olives, garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 984, UnsaturatedFat 44 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 86 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 36 grams, Sodium 923 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams