Basque Lamb Chops With Tomatoes & Olives

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 6 lamb rib chops
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup dry wine
• 1 lb firm ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (vine-ripened)
• 1/2 cup spanish olives, pitted and sliced

Recipe

• 1 season chops with salt and pepper; dredge with flour.
• 2 heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high until it starts to "shimmer".
• 3 add chops and cook 2 to 5 minutes on each side. transfer to heated platter.
• 4 pour wine into skillet and scrape up brown bits. stir in tomatoes and olives. cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper.
• 5 spoon sauce over chops and serve.