Braised Lamb Shanks with Parsley-Mint Gremolata

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks with Parsley-Mint Gremolata
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 237 milliliters chopped carrot (about 2 large); 473 milliliters dry red wine; 177 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 59 milliliters finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 Tbsps finely chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary; 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 kilograms lamb shanks; 1 Tbsp grated lemon rind; 177 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium beef broth; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 473 milliliters chopped onion (about 1 large); 1 teaspoon salt

Braised Lamb Shanks with Parsley-Mint Gremolata might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 360 calories, 32g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. If you have garlic, carrot, lemon rind, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the fresh rosemary you could follow this main course with the Vanilla Yogurt with Grape and Blueberry Compote with Honey and Fresh Rosemary: An Easy Breakfast or Dessert as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

To prepare lamb, combine the first 4 ingredients; set aside 1 teaspoon herb mixture. Rub lamb evenly with remaining herb mixture.

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Lamb

Dry Seasoning Rub

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.

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Add lamb to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.

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Remove lamb from pan; keep warm.

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Add onion, carrot, and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, stirring occasionally.

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Add wine and reserved 1 teaspoon herb mixture; bring to a boil. Cook until mixture is reduced to 2 cups (about 6 minutes).

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Wine

Add broths; bring to a boil. Cook until mixture is reduced to 1 3/4 cups (about 5 minutes). Return lamb to pan; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until lamb is tender, turning shanks occasionally.

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To prepare gremolata, combine parsley and remaining ingredients.

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Remove lamb and vegetables from pan with a slotted spoon; keep warm.

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Place a large zip-top plastic bag inside an 8-cup glass measure or bowl.

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Pour broth mixture into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag, and carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag.

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Drain drippings into pan, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Bring broth mixture to a boil; cook until reduced to 2 cups and thickened (about 12 minutes). Spoon sauce over lamb and vegetables; top with gremolata.

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