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    You are here: Home / Recipe Collections / Holidays & Celebrations / Braised Lamb Shanks ~ Mediterranean Style

    Braised Lamb Shanks ~ Mediterranean Style

    by Marilyn · Apr 17, 2019 · Updated: Aug 18, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Braised Lamb Shanks Marinated in a Mediterranean Spice Mixture

    Seasoned with a blend of Mediterranean herbs and spices, these braised lamb shanks are pure bliss. The lamb shanks get a brief sear in the Dutch oven and then are ready for the oven. While the hands-on time is minimal, the dish will look and taste like you have fussed over it all day.

    Braised Lamb Shanks Marinated in a Mediterranean Spice Mixture
    Braised Lamb Shanks

    You will want to plan ahead to make these delectable lamb shanks, but the results are so worth it. When marinating overnight in a Persian-inspired combination of spices, the lamb takes on a whole new level of flavor.

    You can even make the dish up to 2 days ahead of time - just reheat and serve. This certainly is a company-worthy dish that is so easy to reheat and serve on the day of your dinner party.

    Braised Lamb Shanks Marinated in a Mediterranean Spice Mixture
    Lamb Shanks

    Serve the braised lamb shanks with creamy mashed potatoes, oven roasted asparagus and a loaf of crusty French bread for a drool-worthy dinner.

    Braised Lamb Shanks Marinated in a Mediterranean Spice Mixture

    Braised Lamb Shanks

    Seasoned with a blend of Mediterranean herbs and spices, these braised lamb shanks are pure bliss. They get a brief sear in a Dutch oven and then are ready for the oven. While the hands-on time is minimal, the dish will look and taste like you have fussed over it all day.
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 55 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4
    Calories 278 kcal

    Equipment

    • Dutch Oven

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 meaty lamb shanks, preferably hind shanks, trimmed about 4 ½ lbs
    • Kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • Vegetable oil
    • 4 teaspoon crumbled saffron
    • 2 limes, zest and juice of
    • 1 large onion roughly chopped
    • 1 orange, zest of
    • 3 fresh thyme sprigs
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 6 cups hot chicken broth or water
    • 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley
    • 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped dill

    Instructions
     

    • Season shanks with salt. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, black pepper and turmeric. Sprinkle mixture over shanks and rub in. Wrap shanks in plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
    • In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add ½ inch of oil and heat until shimmering. Working in batches, add lamb shanks and cook, turning frequently, 5 minutes or until browned all over. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining shanks.
    • Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine saffron, lime juice and ½ cup warm water. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Discard all but 2 tablespoon oil from the Dutch oven. Over medium heat add onion and cook, stirring often, 7 to 9 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. Season onion with salt. Stir in zest of 1 lime, orange zest, thyme. bay leaves and saffron mixture.  Arrange shanks in the Dutch oven and pour in broth. Heating until boiling.
    • Cover pot and bake for about 1 ½ hours or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160° when inserted into the thickest part of the shank for medium and meat is beginning to fall off the bone.
    • Transfer shanks to a large shallow dish and cover with foil. Strain liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a small saucepan. Discard onions, thyme and bay leaves. Skim fat from liquids. Season to taste with salt. Cook juices over medium heat until warmed through.
    • Meanwhile, remove lamb from bones and break into large chunks. Discard bones. Transfer lamb to individual wide serving bowls. Ladle juices into bowls. Serve garnished with parsley and dill.

    Cooks Tips

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with rice, steamed vegetables and a loaf of crusty French bread. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 41gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1441mgPotassium: 830mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 44.8mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 5mg
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