Lamb Shanks in Olive Infused Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb Shanks in Olive Infused Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lamb shanks; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 3 bay leaves; black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 100 ml white wine; 6 tomatoes, skinned and diced; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 liter chicken stock; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon olive tapenade (heaped or to taste); 8 black olives; 4 medium tomatoes, oven roasted; 12 lemon, zest of; ¼ cup parsley, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

6 lamb shanks
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
3 bay leaves
black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
100 ml white wine
6 tomatoes, skinned and diced
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 liter chicken stock
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive tapenade (heaped or to taste)
8 black olives
4 medium tomatoes, oven roasted
12 lemon, zest of
¼ cup parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1
Trim shanks, cut away fat and skin.
2
Marinate with thyme, pepper and olive oil for several hours or overnight.
3
Season shanks and brown in a heavy based pot with olive oil.
4
Deglaze with white wine and reduce by about 1/2.
5
Add tomatoes and vegetables, then add stock.
6
Bring to the boil and add garlic and bay leaves.
7
Check seasonings.
8
Cook gently 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender and falling from the bone.
9
Remove the shanks.
10
Blend the sauce until smooth, check seasonings and consistency (may need more stock).
11
Just before serving add the tapenade to the sauce.
12
Place shanks in four bowls, ladle over the sauce and garnish with olives and oven roasted tomatoes and sprinkle with gremolata.
13
Serve with mashed potatoes.
14
For gremolata combine lemon, parsley and garlic in a bowl.

1305

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lamb shanks, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, 3 bay leaves, black pepper, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shanks in Olive Infused Tomato Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb Shanks in Olive Infused Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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