Basque Lamb Chops With Tomatoes & Olives - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Season chops with salt and pepper; dredge with flour.
Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high until it starts to \"shimmer\".
Add chops and cook 2 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to heated platter.
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.
Spoon sauce over chops and serve.