Braised Lamb Shanks a la Emeril Recipe

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks a la Emeril
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lamb shanks, cut into 1 1/2-inch sections; Salt and pepper; Oil, for sauteing; Flour, for dredging; 1 cup sliced onions; 1 cup sliced fennel bulbs; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 cup red wine; 2 cups chopped tomatoes; 3 cups light stock; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives; 2 ounces feta, crumbled

Servings: persons

2 pounds lamb shanks, cut into 1 1/2-inch sections
Salt and pepper
Oil, for sauteing
Flour, for dredging
1 cup sliced onions
1 cup sliced fennel bulbs
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup red wine
2 cups chopped tomatoes
3 cups light stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
2 ounces feta, crumbled

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Highly season the lamb shanks on both sides with salt and pepper.
3
Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large Dutch oven.
4
Dredge the shanks in the flour, shake off any excess flour.
5
Sear the shanks on both sides until golden brown.
6
Add the onions, fennel, and garlic.
7
Cook for 4 minutes, moving everything around to ensure it's all cooking.
8
Add the wine, tomatoes, and stock.
9
Bring to a boil, cover, and place in the oven.
10
Cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is so tender it falls from the bone.
11
Adjust the seasonings.
12
Remove from the dutch oven, and place on a platter.
13
Top with chopped oregano, olives, and feta.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lamb shanks, cut into 1 1/2-inch sections, Salt and pepper, Oil, for sauteing, Flour, for dredging, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb Shanks a la Emeril falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Lamb Shanks a la Emeril

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