Lamb Shank Tagine with Apricot Couscous Recipe

Name: Lamb Shank Tagine with Apricot Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks (shin bone, cut short); 2 cups carrots (sliced on bias, 1/4-inch thick); 2 cups onions, diced; 4 tablespoons fresh grated ginger; 8 cloves garlic; 1 cup raisins or currants; 2 tablespoons ground cumin (toasted, fresh ground); 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup Kalamata olives; 1/2 cup lemon preserves, sliced; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 quart veal stock; 1 box instant couscous; 1 cup green coriander, roughly chopped; 1 cup dried apricots, diced; 1 cup scallions, diced

Servings: persons

4 lamb shanks (shin bone, cut short)
2 cups carrots (sliced on bias, 1/4-inch thick)
2 cups onions, diced
4 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
8 cloves garlic
1 cup raisins or currants
2 tablespoons ground cumin (toasted, fresh ground)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup Kalamata olives
1/2 cup lemon preserves, sliced
1 quart chicken stock
1 quart veal stock
1 box instant couscous
1 cup green coriander, roughly chopped
1 cup dried apricots, diced
1 cup scallions, diced

1
In a hot casserole, sear lamb shanks until brown and remove.
2
Saute carrots, onions, ginger and garlic for five minutes.
3
Add raisins and spices and quickly stir.
4
Return lamb to pot and add olives, lemon and stock.
5
Bring to a boil and simmer approximately 2 and 1/2 hours or until fork tender.
6
Season with salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.
7
Follow directions on box for preparation of couscous.
8
Add all other ingredients.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lamb shanks (shin bone, cut short), 2 cups carrots (sliced on bias, 1/4-inch thick), 2 cups onions, diced, 4 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shank Tagine with Apricot Couscous 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.

Lamb Shank Tagine with Apricot Couscous

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