Lamb Shanks in Red Wine With Prunes Recipe

Name: Lamb Shanks in Red Wine With Prunes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted prunes; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 lamb shanks, about 1 pound each, fat well trimmed; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, cored and slivered; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt; freshly ground black pepper; 4 sprigs thyme; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; Cayenne to taste; Cooked couscous for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup pitted prunes
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 lamb shanks, about 1 pound each, fat well trimmed
1 cup finely chopped onion
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, cored and slivered
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 sprigs thyme
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Cayenne to taste
Cooked couscous for serving

1
Place prunes in a bowl, add wine and set aside.
2
Heat oil in a 6-quart casserole or saute pan.
3
Add lamb and brown on all sides over medium heat.
4
Remove.
5
Stir in onion and garlic.
6
Saute on low until soft.
7
Stir in bell pepper, cumin and paprika.
8
Saute a few minutes.
9
Return lamb to pan, season with salt and pepper.
10
Add thyme, prunes and wine.
11
Cover and simmer 1 hour.
12
Turn shanks in pan and baste.
13
Add zest and cayenne.
14
Cover and cook on low about 45 minutes more, until lamb is tender when pierced with a fork.
15
Check seasoning.
16
Serve with couscous.

414

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* 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: 1 cup pitted prunes, 1 cup dry red wine, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 lamb shanks, about 1 pound each, fat well trimmed, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shanks in Red Wine With Prunes 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 in Red Wine With Prunes

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