Lamb Shanks With Fruited Couscous Recipe

Name: Lamb Shanks With Fruited Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 lamb shanks (front leg shanks); 1 carrot, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 1 bouquet garni (1/2 garlic clove, 1 sprig parsley, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, tied together in cheesecloth); 2 cups dry white wine; extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 sprigs rosemary; 4 garlic cloves; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups couscous (1 package); 2 cups chicken stock; 14 lb almonds; 14 lb golden raisins or 14 lb dried fig; 14 lb diced dried apricot; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 sprigs parsley, chopped; 3 sprigs mint, chopped

Servings: persons

8 lamb shanks (front leg shanks)
1 carrot, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 bouquet garni (1/2 garlic clove, 1 sprig parsley, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, tied together in cheesecloth)
2 cups dry white wine
extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 sprigs rosemary
4 garlic cloves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups couscous (1 package)
2 cups chicken stock
14 lb almonds
14 lb golden raisins or 14 lb dried fig
14 lb diced dried apricot
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 sprigs parsley, chopped
3 sprigs mint, chopped

1
Season the shanks with salt, pepper and cumin.
2
In a saute pan, heat vegetable oil on high heat and brown the shanks on all sides.
3
Remove from pan and set aside.
4
Using the same pan, heat two tablespoons of olive oil, add diced vegetables and cook until browned.
5
Add flour and cook for about 5 minutes.
6
Add wine and simmer, reducing liquid by half.
7
Put shanks in a large pot.
8
Add the liquid with vegetables, tomato paste, and bouquet garni.
9
Cover shanks with water and season with salt and pepper.
10
Let simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the shanks are very tender and the meat can be easily separated from the bone.
11
Just before serving, place rosemary and 4 remaining garlic cloves in a mortar and make a paste.
12
Add mixture to the sauce.
13
Couscous:.
14
In a large bowl, mix couscous with olive oil, almonds and dried fruits.
15
Bring chicken stock to a boil, pour stock over the couscous, cover, and allow to sit for 20 minutes, undisturbed.
16
Using a large fork, fluff couscous and sprinkle with herbs before serving.

10321

kcal

Calories

856

Fat

395

Carbs

429

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 lamb shanks (front leg shanks), 1 carrot, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 onion, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shanks With Fruited 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 Shanks With Fruited Couscous

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