Lamb Chops with Roasted-Eggplant Relish

Succulent lamb shoulder chops served with a flavorful Mediterranean-style relish made from roasted eggplant, pimientos, sweet onions, and fresh parsley.

4 servings
8 min

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces lamb shoulder chops
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 jar roasted eggplant
  • 1 jar sliced pimientos
  • ¼ cup sweet onion
  • ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • to taste

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pat lamb chops dry and sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers, then sear lamb, turning over once, until browned, about 5 minutes total for medium.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, toss together eggplant, pimientos, onion, parsley, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve eggplant relish over lamb.

    3 min

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