Braised Lamb Shanks With Gremolata Recipe

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks With Gremolata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lamb shanks; 2 Tbl. olive oil; 1 large chopped onion; 3 chopped carrots; 3 Tbl. chopped garlic; salt & pepper; 3 cups stock (veal or vegetable); 2 cups red wine; 1 cup tomato sauce; zest from 1 orange and 1 lemon; 1 Tbl. chopped thyme; 1 tsp. chopped oregano

Servings: persons

6 lamb shanks
2 Tbl. olive oil
1 large chopped onion
3 chopped carrots
3 Tbl. chopped garlic
salt & pepper
3 cups stock (veal or vegetable)
2 cups red wine
1 cup tomato sauce
zest from 1 orange and 1 lemon
1 Tbl. chopped thyme
1 tsp. chopped oregano

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Heat oil in large skillet. Sear lamb shanks until brown and remove from skillet. Saute onion and carrots in lamb drippings. Spoon vegetables into slow cooker. Place lamb shanks on top of vegetables in a standing position. Add wine, stock, tomato sauce and seasonings. Cook on high for one hour. Reduce to low heat and continue cooking for 6 to 8 hours.
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While lamb is cooking prepare the gremolata:
3
Zest two oranges then peel and section. Add 1 Tbl. chopped parsley, 1 Tbl. chopped garlic and enough olive oil to mix ingredients. Chill. Serve lamb shanks with sauce taken from slow cooker. Sprinkle with gremolata.
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Delicious with a baked potato casserole and green salad.

1086

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lamb shanks, 2 Tbl. olive oil, 1 large chopped onion, 3 chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb Shanks With Gremolata 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 With Gremolata

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