Lamb Chops (Or Cutlets) W/Caramelized Garlic

Ingredients

• 8 (4 ounce)  lamb chops (or cutlets, ea weighing approx 4 oz)

• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 24 garlic cloves
• 2 ounces red wine

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse & clean lamb chops (or cutlets), pat dry, season w/salt & pepper & set aside.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet.

3. 3

   Fry garlic cloves till just starting to caramelize a golden brown & remove from skillet using a slotted spoon.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, fry lamb chops (or cutlets) on both sides in the oil (The meat should be slightly pink in the center when cooked & cook time will vary w/the thickness of the meat, so take care not to overcook).

5. 5

   Remove chops (or cutlets) to a warmed platter & pour off any excess olive oil in the skillet.

6. 6

   De glaze the pan drippings w/2 oz red wine & briefly return the garlic cloves to the pan to rewarm slightly in the juices.

7. 7

   Ladle the pan juices & garlic cloves over the lamb chops (or cutlets) & serve immediately.