Lamb Shoulder Chops with Tomatoes and Za'atar
Succulent lamb shoulder chops served with a rich tomato sauce infused with aromatic za'atar and garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines the earthiness of za'atar with tender lamb and sweet tomatoes.
4 servings
22 min
Ingredients
- •1 can plum tomatoes in puree
- •¼ cup zaatar
- •1 clove garlic
- •4 piece lamb shoulder blade chops
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
10 min
- 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.
10 min
- 3.
Spoon warm sauce over lamb; serve.
2 min