Braised Lamb Shanks With Lemon Confit and Sweet Pearl Onions

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Braised Lamb Shanks With Lemon Confit and Sweet Pearl Onions
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

200 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil , divided
2 lamb shanks
4 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
2 preserved lemons , thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 rosemary sprig , leaves chopped
1 cup thawed frozen pearl onions
salt
ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
1040
Sugar
7g
Fat
77g
Braised Lamb Shanks With Lemon Confit and Sweet Pearl Onions is a classic dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or an elegant dinner party. This dish is packed with flavor and features melt-in-your-mouth tender lamb shank meat that has been slow-cooked to perfection. The flavor profile of this dish is complex, with rich, savory notes from the lamb shanks and a bright tanginess from the preserved lemons. The addition of sweet pearl onions helps to balance out the flavors and add a touch of sweetness to the dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C).
2.In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat half of the olive oil, then brown the lamb shanks on all sides for 10-12 minutes.
3.Remove the lamb shanks from the pot and set them aside on a plate.
4.In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil, then garlic and preserved lemon slices. Sauté for 2 minutes.
5.Add the white wine, chicken broth, and rosemary to the pot, bring to a boil, and then return the lamb shanks to the pot.
6.Add the pearl onions to the pot, cover with a lid, and place it in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours.
7.Remove the lid, check that the lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender, and spoon the sauce over the lamb shanks before serving.

PROS

This recipe produces melt-in-your-mouth tender lamb shanks that are full of flavor.

It’s a one-pot meal that is perfect for a cozy night in or an elegant dinner party.

CONS

It takes a bit of time to braise the lamb shanks, so this recipe is best-suited for a day when you have some extra time to spare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a good source of protein, iron and vitamin B12.
Preserved lemons are high in vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium.
Pearl onions contain vitamin C and antioxidants.

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