Braised Lamb Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Braised Lamb Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper blend (60:40 mixture); 2 (14 to 20-ounce) lamb shanks; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 4 cups red wine; 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1/3 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons minced rosemary leaves; 6 cups beef stock; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon minced parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 6 cups cooked orzo; 1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes; 1/4 cup crumbled feta; 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette; 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves; 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves; 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper blend (60:40 mixture)
2 (14 to 20-ounce) lamb shanks
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
4 cups red wine
1 cup peeled and chopped carrots
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/3 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced rosemary leaves
6 cups beef stock
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced parsley leaves
2 tablespoons minced garlic
6 cups cooked orzo
1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes
1/4 cup crumbled feta
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

1
In a large bowl toss the flour with salt and pepper blend, to taste, then add shanks and coat well with the flour.
2
Remove the shanks and shake off the excess flour.
3
Add the oil to a heavy- bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
4
When the oil is hot add the shanks, and brown them on each side.
5
When fully browned, remove the shanks to a plate and deglaze the pan with red wine.
6
Stir in the carrots, celery, onions, rosemary, beef stock, tomato paste, parsley and garlic.
7
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
8
When the meat is fork tender, remove the shanks from the stock and allow to cool for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
9
Once cooled, remove meat from shank with a fork, pulling meat to shred.
10
Put the meat into a large bowl and add the orzo, tomatoes and feta.
11
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
12
Arrange the salad on a large serving platter and garnish with chopped mint and basil.
13
Drizzle with grapeseed oil and serve.
14
Cook's Note: Lamb loin can be substituted for shank, but will need to be cooked until medium, normally around 20 minutes depending on size.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper blend (60:40 mixture), 2 (14 to 20-ounce) lamb shanks, 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Braised Lamb Orzo Salad

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