Lamb Shanks Braised In Merlot With Figs Recipe

Name: Lamb Shanks Braised In Merlot With Figs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lamb shanks; 2 large onions, peeled and finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 20 black olives; 3 tablespoons capers; 2 cups dried figs, halved; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 6 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed; 1 (750 ml) bottle merlot; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 cup stock (beef or chicken); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

6 lamb shanks
2 large onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
20 black olives
3 tablespoons capers
2 cups dried figs, halved
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed
1 (750 ml) bottle merlot
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup stock (beef or chicken)
salt and pepper

1
Place the lamb shanks in a deep dish with the onions celery, olives, capers, dried figs, black pepper, rosemary and garlic.
2
Pour over the merlot and marinate, covered, in the fridge for at least 4 hours-24 hours for preference.
3
Remove the shanks from the marinade.
4
Reserve the marinade.
5
Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan and brown the shanks on all sides.
6
Transfer them to a casserole dish.
7
Add the tomato paste to the pan and stir over a moderately high heat until it becomes a deep reddish brown colour.
8
add the stock and bring to the boil.
9
Pour over the meat and add the reserved marinade ingredients.
10
Cover and cook at 160c for 2-2 1/2 hours or until the meat is nearly falling foo the bone.
11
Season to taste, serve over mash with greens on the side.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lamb shanks, 2 large onions, peeled and finely chopped, 2 stalks celery, finely chopped, 20 black olives, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shanks Braised In Merlot With Figs 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 Shanks Braised In Merlot With Figs

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