Mediterranean Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 lamb shanks, 1/2 pound each; 1 large onion, peeled and minced; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 1 large celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 cups cracked green olives, pitted; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 1 cup red wine; 3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 4 plum tomatoes, peeled, cored, seeded and diced; 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin seed; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seed; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cardamom seeds, cracked; 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup minced coriander leaves; 1/2 cup minced parsley leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 lamb shanks, 1/2 pound each
1 large onion, peeled and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 large celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups cracked green olives, pitted
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 cup red wine
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
4 plum tomatoes, peeled, cored, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cardamom seeds, cracked
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup minced coriander leaves
1/2 cup minced parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottom saucepan.
2
Add the shanks and sear over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
3
Remove and set aside.
4
Add the onion, garlic, celery root, carrots, olives and ginger.
5
Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
Remove vegetables from pot and set aside.
7
Add the wine, increase the heat to high and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the remaining ingredients, except coriander leaves and parsley leaves.
9
Stir to combine.
10
Return the shanks and vegetables to the saucepan.
11
Cover partly and simmer gently over medium-low heat until the meat begins to fall off the bone, about 3 hours.
12
Meanwhile, combine the coriander and the parsley in a bowl.
13
Set aside.
14
Remove the bay leaf from the saucepan and discard.
15
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
16
Divide the shanks among 4 plates.
17
Ladle the sauce over each shank.
18
Garnish with the coriander-parsley mixture and serve immediately.
19
Serve with white bean puree (recipe below).

710

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 lamb shanks, 1/2 pound each, 1 large onion, peeled and minced, 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Lamb Shanks falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Mediterranean Lamb Shanks

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