Orange Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Orange Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks; 1 carrot, diced finely; 1 medium onion, diced finely; 2 celery ribs, diced fine; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 -3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 oranges, juice and zest of, finely grated (no pith); 1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated (no pith); 1 tablespoon tomato paste (concentrated tomato puree); 1 1/2 cups white wine; 1 cup lamb stock (or water); salt and pepper; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

4 lamb shanks
1 carrot, diced finely
1 medium onion, diced finely
2 celery ribs, diced fine
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 oranges, juice and zest of, finely grated (no pith)
1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated (no pith)
1 tablespoon tomato paste (concentrated tomato puree)
1 1/2 cups white wine
1 cup lamb stock (or water)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.
2
In a suitable casserole dish, sweat the diced vegetables in some of the olive oil without browning until tender.
3
Add the thyme, bay leaves, garlic, tomato, wine and lamb stock or water, along with most of the orange zest and juice (retain a few pinches of zest and 1 tbsp of juice).
4
Bring to the boil and lower to a gentle simmer.
5
Heat a little more olive oil in a separate pan and brown the lamb shanks on all sides, seasoning with a little salt and pepper as you go.
6
Transfer to the casserole dish and cover with its lid.
7
Transfer to the oven and cook for approx 2hours or until the meat is completely tender and coming off the bone.
8
Remove the shanks from the pan and keep warm while you finish the sauce.
9
Skim off some of the fat that is floating on it. Taste for seasoning and to assess its intensity, boil to reduce if you think it needs it.
10
Stir in the reserved juice to refresh the citrus flavour.
11
Serve one lamb shank on each warmed plate with a generous amount of sauce spooned over.
12
Sprinkle each shank with a little parsley and a pinch of the reserved zest.

933

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Protein

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lamb shanks, 1 carrot, diced finely, 1 medium onion, diced finely, 2 celery ribs, diced fine, and more.

Yes, Orange Braised Lamb Shanks 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.

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Orange Braised Lamb Shanks

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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