Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Steaks

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Cook garlic, bay leaf, fennel seeds, and zest, stirring, until fennel seeds are golden, about 1 minute. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 3 minutes.

   Step 2

   Reduce heat to medium, then add tomatoes with their juice, artichokes, and olives and cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Discard bay leaf and zest.

   Step 3

   Meanwhile, heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.

   Step 4

   Cut lamb across the grain into 4 (1-inch-thick) steaks. Brush both sides of steaks with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper (total).

   Step 5

   Grill lamb, turning once, about 10 minutes total for medium-rare.

   Step 6

   Spoon tomato mixture onto plates and top with lamb.