Roasted Lamb Shanks
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of roasted lamb shanks that are tender and fall-off-the-bone delicious. This one-pot dish is infused with aromatic garlic and rosemary, slow-cooked to perfection in a delectable broth and red wine sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (about 2.5 lbs total)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup red wine
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until browned (4-5 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- Add minced garlic and chopped rosemary to the pot; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return lamb shanks to the pot along with vegetable broth (shanks should be mostly submerged).
- Cover and roast in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving; spoon sauce over shanks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (around 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg