Spanish Lamb Shanks Jerez

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Spanish Lamb Shanks Jerez Recipe for a Hearty Dinner
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lamb shanks or 1 lb lamb stew meat
1 onions or 1 shallot , sliced
5 garlic cloves , smashed
2 carrots , sliced
1/2 cup sherry wine
1/2 cup stock
2 bay leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves ( or 4 whole )
parsley , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
302
Sugar
2g
Fat
17g
Spanish Lamb Shanks Jerez is a traditional Spanish dish that is perfect for cold winter nights. Braised lamb shanks cooked in sherry wine and stock, this hearty and flavorful dish is packed with robust flavors and spices. This dish is easy to make and only requires a handful of ingredients that are readily available in most home kitchens. Lamb shanks are slow-cooked in the oven for two hours, resulting in a dish that is melt-in-your-mouth tender and bursting with flavor. Garnished with fresh parsley, this Spanish Lamb Shanks Jerez dish is perfect for serving with rice, crusty bread, or your favorite vegetables.

Instructions

1.Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper, and brown them in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2.Add the sliced onions, garlic cloves, and carrots to the skillet, and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
3.Pour in the sherry wine and stock, and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the bay leaves and ground cloves, and cover the skillet or Dutch oven.
4.Transfer the dish to a preheated oven and bake for 2 hours at 375°F.
5.Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

PROS

This slow-braised lamb shank recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for serving in the winter months.

The dish is affordable and easy to make, requiring only a few ingredients.

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

CONS

This recipe is time-consuming, requiring 2 hours of slow cooking in the oven.

Lamb shanks can be fatty, so it’s best to trim off any excess fat before cooking.

This dish may not be suitable for vegetarians or those on a low-meat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is an excellent source of high-quality protein, and Vitamin B12, which is essential for maintaining a healthy nervous system and red blood cells.
Iron, found in lamb meat, helps to support our immune system and plays a role in oxygen transport around the body.
This delicious dish is packed with vegetables, including carrots, which are excellent sources of antioxidants and dietary fiber.

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