Braised Lamb Shanks With Lemon Confit and Sweet Pearl Onions Recipe

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks With Lemon Confit and Sweet Pearl Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil, divided; 2 lamb shanks (2 pounds total); 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 preserved lemons, thinly sliced; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 rosemary sprig, leaves chopped; 1 cup thawed frozen pearl onions; salt; ground black pepper

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 lamb shanks (2 pounds total)
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 preserved lemons, thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 rosemary sprig, leaves chopped
1 cup thawed frozen pearl onions
salt
ground black pepper

1
Place 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a braising pan over medium-high heat.
2
Season the lamb with salt and pepper.
3
Brown lamb on all sides.
4
Set aside.
5
Drain olive oil.
6
Place 1 tbsp fresh olive oil in same pan over low heat.
7
Add garlic and lemon.
8
Saute 1 minute, then add wine, stock and rosemary.
9
Return lamb to pan.
10
Bring to a boil, cover and turn to low heat.
11
Simmer gently 2 hours, turning lamb occasionally.
12
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400F Toss onions with remaining olive oil, salt and pepper.
13
Roast 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
14
Uncover the meat and stir in the onions.
15
Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.
16
Serve with couscous, white beans, or crusty bread.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, divided, 2 lamb shanks (2 pounds total), 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 preserved lemons, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb Shanks With Lemon Confit and Sweet Pearl Onions falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Lemon Confit and Sweet Pearl Onions

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