Moroccan Spiced Lamb or Lamb Shanks W. Lemon, Prunes and Saffron

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0
Moroccan Spiced Lamb or Lamb Shanks with Lemon, Prunes and Saffron
in Lamb

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 lamb shanks , frenched
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
80 ml olive oil
2 onions , chopped
3 garlic cloves , crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons harissa or 2 teaspoons minced red chilies
2 tablespoons sugar
6 cups hot beef stock
3 slices lemon zest
400 g chopped tomatoes
1 pinch saffron thread
250 g pitted prunes
1/4 cup coriander leaves , roughly chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
850
Sugar
38g
Fat
58g
This Moroccan Spiced Lamb dish is a classic and flavorful way to enjoy lamb. The use of traditional Moroccan spices like cumin, coriander, and ginger provides a fragrant aroma and a complex flavor profile. With the addition of lemon, prunes, and saffron, the dish becomes a hearty and satisfying meal that brings together sweet and savory flavors. Whether you're cooking for friends or family, this Moroccan Spiced Lamb dish is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C.
2.Dust lamb shanks with flour and season with salt and pepper.
3.Heat oil in a large casserole dish and cook lamb shanks until well browned on all sides. Remove from dish and set aside.
4.Add onions, garlic, cumin, coriander, ginger, paprika and harissa to the dish and cook until onions are soft.
5.Add sugar and beef stock and bring to a boil.
6.Add lemon zest, chopped tomatoes, saffron and prunes.
7.Return lamb shanks to the dish and bring to a simmer.
8.Cover with a tightly fitting lid and bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 hours or until lamb is tender. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

PROS

This Moroccan Spiced Lamb dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a special occasion or Sunday dinner.

Lamb is a great source of protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.

CONS

Lamb can be high in saturated fat and cholesterol, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

This dish is also relatively high in sugar due to the use of prunes.
It may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions on added sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apart from its nutritional content, lamb may also provide other health benefits such as supporting bone health and helping to prevent anemia.
The use of spices like cumin, coriander, and ginger in this recipe has been linked to improving digestion and reducing inflammation.

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