Lamb Chops with Pomegranate and Dried Fig Relish Recipe

Lamb Chops with Pomegranate and Dried Fig Relish Recipe

  • 2/3 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup diced dried Calimyrna figs
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
  • 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly crushed, divided
  • 2 5-ounce lamb loin chops or shoulder blade chops
  1. Mix first 5 ingredients, 3 teaspoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin in small bowl.
  2. Sprinkle lamb with remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb; cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium. Top with relish and serve.