Lamb Chops with Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes, and Feta
Succulent lamb chops marinated in Mediterranean flavors, topped with sautéed grape tomatoes, crumbled feta, and thin-sliced red onions. This dish combines the richness of lamb with bright, fresh ingredients and a tangy herb dressing.
Ingredients
- •½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •¼ cup red wine vinegar
- •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •3 cloves garlic
- •3 tablespoons fresh oregano
- •¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- •4 pieces lamb shoulder blade chops
- •1 container grape tomatoes
- •½ cup feta cheese
- •½ cup red onion
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Whisk 1/2 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons oregano, and ground cumin in medium bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup dressing to large bowl; add lamb chops and stir to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add grape tomatoes to remaining dressing in medium bowl; toss to coat.
30 min
- 2.
Sprinkle lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté lamb chops until browned on both sides and cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium, depending on thickness. Transfer lamb chops to 4 plates (reserve skillet).
8 min
- 3.
Using slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to same skillet (reserve dressing from tomatoes in bowl). Sauté tomatoes until skins begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes. Top lamb chops with tomatoes, then feta, red onion, and remaining 1 tablespoon oregano. Drizzle with reserved dressing.
2 min