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Braised Lamb Shanks with Coriander, Fennel, and Star Anise

Braised Lamb Shanks with Coriander, Fennel, and Star Anise
Braised Lamb Shanks with Coriander, Fennel, and Star Anise is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe with 4 servings. One serving contains 827 calories, 60g of protein, and 25g of fat. This recipe covers 45% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works best as a main course, and is done in approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up bay leaves, pepper, coriander seeds, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Mix coriander, fennel, and peppercorns in heavy small skillet. Toast on medium-high heat until aromatic and slightly darker, about 2 minutes.
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Transfer to spice grinder; process until finely ground. Rub each shank with 1 rounded teaspoon spice blend.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large wide pot over medium-high heat.
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Add shanks to pot. Cook until brown on all sides, about 20 minutes.
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Transfer to large bowl.
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Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same pot.
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Add onion and next 4 ingredients; sauté over medium heat until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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Add remaining spice blend and stir 1 minute.
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Add Port and simmer until liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 15 minutes.
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Add both broths; boil until liquid is reduced to 3 1/2 cups, about 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Return shanks to pot.
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Add cloves, star anise, bay leaves, and crushed red pepper. Cover pot with foil, then lid.
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Place pot in oven and braise lamb until tender, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Uncover and cool slightly.
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Place in refrigerator until cool, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm in 350°F oven for 20 minutes before serving.)
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Place 1 lamb shank on each of 4 plates. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce and vegetables over lamb and serve.
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*Brown, star-shaped seed pods; available in the spice section of some supermarkets, at Asian markets, and at specialty foods stores.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score55
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVery Healthy
DietsGluten FreeDairy Free
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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