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How to Make Braised Lamb Shanks With Moroccan Spices

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Slow cooking tenderizes the tough shanks, making for a wonderful hearty main dish. The spices add a tasty Moroccan touch. Serves 4.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 chopped yellow onions
  • 1 c lamb stocks
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground gingers
  • 1/2 tsp crushed saffron strands
  • sauté pans with lid
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 lamb shanks, each about 1/2 lbs
  • Salt And Pepper To Taste
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp crushed saffron strands
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground gingers
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 c lamb stocks
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 chopped yellow onions
  • sauté pans with lid
  • 4 lamb shanks, each about 1/2 lbs
  1. Step 1

    Sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Step 2

    Warm the olive oil in a sauté pan over high heat.

  3. Step 3

    Add the shanks and brown them on each side, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add the onions, garlic, ginger, saffron, cumin, paprika and 1 c. stock.

  5. Step 5

    Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer about 1 3/4 hours, until the lamb is tender when pierced with a fork.

  6. Step 6

    Check the liquid level every 10 to 15 minutes while the shanks are simmering and add stock as necessary to keep the lamb half-covered at all times.

  7. Step 7

    Transfer the shanks to serving plates and pour some pan juices over each of them.

  8. Step 8

    Serve immediately.

Tips & Warnings
  • Buy lamb stock at specialty stores. If you can't find it, substitute vegetable or mushroom stock, or just use water.

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