Citrus-Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Citrus-Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 carrot, finely diced; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 celery ribs, finely diced; 3 sprigs thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups white wine; 1 cup chicken broth; Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon; Juice and finely grated zest of 1 orange; 4 12-ounce New Zealand lamb shanks; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Chopped parsley, for garnishing

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot, finely diced
1 onion, finely diced
2 celery ribs, finely diced
3 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 cups white wine
1 cup chicken broth
Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Juice and finely grated zest of 1 orange
4 12-ounce New Zealand lamb shanks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped parsley, for garnishing

1
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
2
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large casserole.
3
Add the carrot, onion and celery, and sweat over low heat, until tender.
4
Add the thyme, bay leaves, garlic, tomato paste, wine, and broth, along with all but a few pinches of the zests and a tablespoon of each juice.
5
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
6
Meanwhile, season the lamb with salt and pepper.
7
Heat the remaining olive oil in a separate large saute pan and brown the shanks on all sides.
8
Add the shanks to the casserole and cover.
9
Transfer to the oven and cook until the meat is completely tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
10
Remove the shanks from the pan and keep warm.
11
Skim the fat from the surface of the sauce.
12
Reduce the sauce to the desired consistency.
13
Stir in the reserved citrus juices and season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Serve the lamb shanks and sauce on warmed plates (with Israeli couscous or some good bread).
15
Sprinkle with a little parsley and the remaining citrus zest.

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 carrot, finely diced, 1 onion, finely diced, 2 celery ribs, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Braised Lamb Shanks 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.

Citrus-Braised Lamb Shanks

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