Lamb Shanks With Mint Pesto Recipe

Name: Lamb Shanks With Mint Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the lamb shanks and au jus:; 4 small/medium lamb shanks, about 3 or 4 pounds; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped; 2 large carrots, roughly chopped; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 4 anchovy filets; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoon coriander; 2 teaspoons paprika; 3 cups red wine (I used Cabernet sauvignon); 1 cup beef stock; 3 bay leaves; 1 whole head of garlic, cut in half; For the pesto:; 1 cup fresh basil; 1 cup fresh mint; 1/3 cup parmesan; 1/4-1/3 cup shelled pistashios; 3 cloves garlic; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

For the lamb shanks and au jus:
4 small/medium lamb shanks, about 3 or 4 pounds
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 celery stalks, roughly chopped
2 large carrots, roughly chopped
1 large onion, roughly chopped
4 anchovy filets
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoon coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
3 cups red wine (I used Cabernet sauvignon)
1 cup beef stock
3 bay leaves
1 whole head of garlic, cut in half
For the pesto:
1 cup fresh basil
1 cup fresh mint
1/3 cup parmesan
1/4-1/3 cup shelled pistashios
3 cloves garlic
salt and pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

1
For the shanks:
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
3
Using a sharp knife, remove about 1 inch of meat from the top of the bone (this is optional, it gives the meat a neat look after cooking)
4
Remove as much outer membrane as possible from the meat.
5
Heat the oil in a hot dutch oven or heavy bottomed (oven safe) pot.
6
Brown the shanks on all sides, working in batches.
7
Remove the meat and drain all but 3 tablespoons of fat. Add the vegetables and anchovies.
8
Cook the vegetables until slightly browned and beginning to soften, about 5 minutes
9
Add tomato paste and spices, allow to cook a little. About 30 seconds.
10
Add wine, broth, bay leaves and meat.
11
Cover and cook in oven 1hr
12
Remove lid, turn the shanks and bake 2-3 more hours uncovered, turning shanks every hour.
13
Remove the shanks, strain the vegetables and spoon off some of the fat in the au jus.
14
For the pesto:
15
Add all ingredients but the olive oil to a small food processor or blender, pulse until mixed a bit, then slowly add olive oil and continue to pulse until the desired consistancy is reached.
16
Serve meat with pesto and grilled polenta.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the lamb shanks and au jus:, 4 small/medium lamb shanks, about 3 or 4 pounds, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shanks With Mint Pesto 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 Mint Pesto

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