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Mediterranean Herb-Braised Lamb Shanks with Golden Lemon Potatoes and Aromatic Garlic

Tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks braised in a fragrant Mediterranean herb and white wine broth, served with golden lemon-infused potatoes and aromatic garlic.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups beef or lamb broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Season lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear lamb shanks on all sides until deeply browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
  7. Return lamb shanks to the pot, nestling them into the liquid. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for 2 to 2.5 hours, until the meat is very tender and pulling away from the bone.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Discard bay leaves. Serve lamb shanks with the braising liquid and golden lemon potatoes.

Notes

For golden lemon potatoes, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Fat: 38 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Protein: 52 g