Nov 30, 2021

Grilled Lamb Chops with a Ragout of Baby Artichokes, Olives, & Oven-Dried Tomatoes

This dish is carefully calculated to appeal to lamb lovers, mashed potato lovers, artichoke lovers, and, most important, garlic lovers. The aioli marinade for the chops coats them and gives them a wonderful crust; the buttermilk mashed new potatoes, with which we customarily serve this, contrast fabulously with the artichoke ragout for a wonderful balance of flavors.

Ingredient

For the Lamb:

For the Artichokes:

For the Gremolata Garnish:

Assembly:

Instructions

Lamb Preparation

Prepare the lamb. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, wine, and roasted garlic purée until smooth. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking to form an emulsion. Thin with a little more wine if necessary; the mixture should have the consistency of a loose mayonnaise. Fold in the chopped rosemary and coat the chops with the mayonnaise. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or overnight; return to room temperature before cooking.

Artichokes Preparation

Prepare the artichokes. Trim the stem end of each artichoke and peel the leaves until the pale yellow interior leaves are exposed. Cut the spiny tip off, pare the base with a small knife, and put the artichokes in a bowl of water acidulated with the juice of 1 lemon.

Cook the artichokes. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook until the vegetables are softened. Add the bay leaves, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute. Add the lemon juice, wine, and stock and bring to a simmer. Drain the artichokes, add them to the broth, and simmer until the artichokes are tender at the base. Season with salt and pepper. Cool.

Gremolata Garnish Preparation

Prepare mashed potatoes, if you are serving them, and keep warm. Prepare the gremolata by combining all of the ingredients. Light the grill and let the coals burn down to a medium-hot fire. Remove the chops from the marinade but do not wipe off excess marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the chops, about 3 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove and keep warm.

Assembly

Heat the artichokes over medium heat until hot. Stir in the ovendried tomatoes and olives; check the seasoning. Stir in the herbs. Divide the mashed potatoes between hot plates, mounding in the center. Place 2 chops on each plate on top of the potatoes and spoon artichoke ragout around. Sprinkle the chops with gremolata and serve immediately.

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