Parmesan Pork Chops With Arugula-Fig Salad

Serves: 3

Olin Prosacco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

48

Sweetness

51

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

1 clove

Garlic (grated)

Directions:

1

Cook over medium-low heat until the figs are soft and most of the water has evaporated, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper

2

Transfer to a large bowl and add the arugula, fennel, croutons, the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the lemon juice; toss

3

Serve with the pork

4

Photograph by Charles Masters

5

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil

6

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper

7

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat

8

Add the pork chops and sear until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side

9

Transfer to the prepared baking sheet (reserve the skillet)

10

Mix the parmesan, oregano, lemon zest and garlic in a small bowl

11

Sprinkle on the pork chops

12

Bake until just cooked through, about 5 minutes

13

Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes

14

Meanwhile, add the figs and 3 tablespoons water to the reserved skillet