Lamb Chops with Olives, Rosemary, and Garlic

"Once you make these, it'll be easy to see why Sookie (Gilmore Girls) chose this dish. Not only do the ingredients combine to make a savory sauce that perfectly complements the tender meat, its aromas make the whole house smell like an Italian grandmother is running your kitchen. Try it - you'll see how Jackson was lulled into forgiveness."
(serves 2)

2 lamb loin chops, 1/2 lb. each
1 t. kosher salt
1 t. freshly* ground pepper
1/2 cup EVOO, divided
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine (chardonnay or similar)
1 T. tomato paste
1/2 cup water
8 large green olives, pitted, halved
4 fresh rosemary sprigs
Lemon crowns*, for serving

Prepare oven and lamb chops: Preheat oven to 375. Rub lamb chops with S&P (1/4 each on both sides). Set aside.
Cook onions and garlic: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a deep frying pan. Add onion and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent. Remove from heat. Use onion-garlic mixture to coat the bottom of a small, shallow baking dish. Return frying pan to the stove.
Sear lamb chops: Over med.-high heat, add 1/4 cup olive oil. Add lamb chops and sear for 2 min. on each side. Remove the chops from heat, and place them on top of the onion-garlic mixture in the baking dish. Return frying pan to stove.
Make sauce: Over med.-high heat, add wine to the pan. Heat the wine and scrape up any cooked bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the tomato paste and stir until dissolved. Stir in water. Heat the sauce for 3 min, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Pour sauce over lamb chops.
Bake lamb chops: Add olives and rosemary to baking dish. Cover. Cook for 10 min. Turn chops. Cook for an additional 10 min.
Server: To serve, spoon sauce over meat and top with the olives. Add a piece of the roasted rosemary for garnish. Place a lemon crown on each plate.

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