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Mediterranean Lamb Shanks with Lemon and Herbs
80% authentic · Mediterranean
Lamb shanks braised with aromatic Mediterranean herbs, lemon, garlic, and white wine, offering a bright and zesty flavor profile.
Ingredients
- Lamb Shanks4 large
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Yellow Onion1 large, sliced
- Garlic6 cloves, smashed
- Lemon1, sliced
- Dry White Wine1 cup
- Chicken Broth3 cups
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs3
- Fresh Thyme Sprigs3
- Dried Oregano1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black Pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear lamb shanks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Add sliced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add smashed garlic, lemon slices, rosemary, thyme, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Pour in white wine and scrape up browned bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- 7
Return lamb shanks to the pot. Add chicken broth. Liquid should come about halfway up the shanks.
- 8
Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- 9
Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until tender. Turn shanks halfway through.
- 10
Remove shanks. Skim fat from sauce. Reduce sauce if desired.
- 11
Season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve shanks with sauce and fresh parsley garnish.
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