Best Spiced Lamb Shanks With Orange And Honey Recipes

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SPICED LAMB SHANKS WITH BLOOD ORANGE RELISH



Spiced Lamb Shanks with Blood Orange Relish image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 38

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 lamb shanks, about 1 1/2 pounds each
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
3 ribs celery, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
2 large carrots, cut into thirds
1 large onion, cut into large wedges
1 orange
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup currants
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked for relish (see below), stems reserved
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon juniper berries
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 whole star anise
5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Blood Orange Relish, recipe follows
Creamy Cheese Polenta, recipe follows
2 blood or navel oranges
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, halved and cored
1/2 Granny Smith apple, diced small, about 1/2 cup
1/4 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly toasted, optional
1 to 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup instant polenta
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven (preferably oval) or soup pot with a lid, over high heat. Add half the olive oil and heat. Pat the lamb shanks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Add 2 of the lamb shanks to the hot oil and brown on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer shanks to a plate. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and shanks. Add the garlic, celery, carrots and onions and to the pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, use a vegetable peeler to strip the zest (just the orange skin, not the white pith underneath) from the orange in large pieces. Halve and juice the orange and set aside.
  • Add the red wine to the vegetables and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits that cling to the pot. Stir in the orange zest, currants, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until the wine is syrupy, about 5 minutes.
  • Cut a square of cheesecloth and place the parsley stems, thyme, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, juniper berries, peppercorns and star anise in the center. Tie into a bundle with kitchen twine. Add the spice bundle, chicken broth, orange juice and the shanks, along with any collected juices, to the pot, bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, turning the shanks occasionally, until the meat is just falling off the bone.
  • Transfer the shanks to a plate. Scoop the vegetables from the liquid using a slotted spoon and set aside. Boil the cooking liquid over high heat until thickened, about 15 minutes. Add the lemon juice, and season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste. Return the shanks to the sauce and warm over medium heat, turning to coat evenly.
  • To serve, mound some of the polenta in the centers of 4 heated dinner plates. Top with a shank, and spoon some sauce and vegetables over and around the meat. Spoon a bit of Blood Orange Relish over each shank and serve immediately.
  • Cut both ends from the oranges. Stand them on a flat end and cut away all of the peel and white pith. Quarter them top to bottom. Lay the wedges on their sides and slice them thinly crosswise. Slice the fennel crosswise into very thin slices.
  • Gently toss the oranges, fennel, apple, parsley, fennel seeds and vinegar together in a small bowl. Season with the salt and pepper. (This can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.)
  • Bring the milk, chicken broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Whisk in the polenta in a slow stream and cook, whisking constantly, until the polenta thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. When large bubbles begin to surface, remove from heat and stir in the cheeses and pepper. Taste and season with additional salt, if necessary.

LAMB SHANKS BRAISED WITH ANISE AND ORANGE



Lamb Shanks Braised with Anise and Orange image

Categories     Citrus     Onion     Vegetable     Braise     Orange     Lamb Shank     Winter     Anise     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 whole star anise
6 lamb shanks (about 1 pound each), fat and sinew trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped onions
2 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
4 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
1 cup orange juice
2 1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Finely grind star anise in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle. Rub half of ground star anise over lamb shanks. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add lamb to pot; brown on all sides, about 12 minutes per batch. Transfer lamb to bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pot; add onions, celery, carrots and garlic and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Return lamb to pot. Add all stock, orange juice, peel and remaining star anise. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until lamb is tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.)
  • Transfer lamb to large bowl. Cover with foil. Working in batches, transfer cooking liquid and vegetables to processor; puree until smooth. Return liquid to pot. Boil until liquid is reduced to 6 cups, about 20 minutes. Mix in honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over lamb and serve.

PERSIAN-SPICED LAMB SHANKS



Persian-Spiced Lamb Shanks image

Rare grilled lamb chops or a roasted leg of lamb can be delightful and are easy to cook if you're in a hurry. However, with a little planning, you'll find it's the shank of the lamb that deserves the most praise. Careful, slow simmering will coax lamb shanks to a flavorful succulence unlike the other cuts. Lamb shanks are versatile, too, easily adaptable to recipes from many different cuisines. This heady Persian spice mixture yields a braise that is complex and nuanced, yet the flavors are balanced, with subtle hints of orange, lime and rosewater. Basmati rice is the perfect accompaniment. Prepare the lamb shanks up to 2 days before serving, if desired. Refrigerate them covered in broth and reheat for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven or over gentle heat on the stovetop.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 meaty lamb shanks (ask for the hind shanks), about 4 1/2 to 5 pounds
Salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground dried rosebuds, optional
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
Vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron
Juice of 2 limes, about 4 tablespoons
3 teaspoons rosewater, available from Middle Eastern grocery shops
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground dried lime, or the zest of 1 fresh lime
Zest of 1 orange, plus 1 tablespoon more for garnish
A few thyme sprigs
2 fresh bay leaves
6 cups hot chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons roughly chopped parsley, for garnish
2 tablespoons roughly chopped mint or dill, for garnish

Steps:

  • Trim any excess fat from lamb shanks and season generously with salt. Mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, rosebuds (if using), black pepper and turmeric. Sprinkle evenly over shanks and rub into meat. Let sit at room temperature at least an hour, or wrap and refrigerate overnight, then bring to room temperature.
  • Place a Dutch oven or deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat and add oil to a depth of 1/2 inch. When oil is hot, add 2 lamb shanks and fry until nicely browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside, then brown the 2 remaining shanks.
  • Meanwhile, put saffron in a small bowl with lime juice, 2 teaspoons rosewater and 1/2 cup warm water. Let steep for 10 minutes. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Carefully remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from Dutch oven. Add chopped onion and cook over medium heat until softened and lightly colored, 8 to 10 minutes. Season onion with salt, then add lime zest, orange zest, thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in saffron mixture. Lay in the lamb shanks and add the broth. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover pot.
  • Transfer pot to oven and bake for about 1 1/2 hours, covered, until meat is tender when probed and beginning to fall from the bone. Remove lamb shanks to a deep serving dish and keep warm. Strain braising juices through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing with a wooden spoon to obtain all the liquid (discard thyme, bay leaves and onions). Skim fat, then taste and add salt if necessary. Add 1 more teaspoon rosewater, if desired. Reheat strained juices and pour over lamb shanks. Combine parsley, mint and reserved orange zest and sprinkle over top.
  • Use a large spoon to break the tender shank meat into large chunks. Serve in low, wide soup plates, giving each portion a spoonful of the juices. Accompany with steamed Basmati rice, lavash flatbread or a loaf of crusty French bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 791, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 63 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1403 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICED SLOW-COOKED LAMB SHANKS



Spiced Slow-cooked Lamb Shanks image

This is one of the cheapest and tastiest cuts of lamb. Cooked this way, the sauce is very tasty and the meat will just fall off the bone. Served with potato mash, polenta, couscous or rice, it is a wonderful dish.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Time 2h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 lamb shanks
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 small dried red chile (or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chile)
1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 large carrot, quartered and finely sliced
6 sticks celery, quartered and finely sliced
2 medium-large onions, quartered and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 fluid ounces (170 milliliters) dry white wine
6 anchovy fillets
2 (14-ounce/400 gram) tins whole plum tomatoes
1 handful fresh basil, marjoram or flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chile and mix with the dried marjoram. Roll the lamb in this mixture, pressing it in well. Dust the lamb with the flour.
  • Heat a thick-bottomed casserole pan, add the oil, brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan. Add the garlic, carrot, celery, onions, chopped rosemary, and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened. Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup. Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavor) and then add the tinned tomatoes, kept whole. Shake the pan and return the lamb to it. Bring to a boil, put on the lid and simmer in the oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, then remove the lid and cook for a further 1/2 hour. Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning. Finally, stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil, marjoram or flat-leaf parsley.

BRAISED FIVE-SPICE LAMB SHANKS WITH SOY AND GINGER



Braised Five-Spice Lamb Shanks With Soy and Ginger image

For this recipe, two lamb shanks are seared and then braised for about two hours before being simmered in a fragrant mixture of soy, ginger and a few other things. Sauté some bok choy, stir it into the simmer and serve it all over rice. It is a savory Sunday night supper.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Juice from Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks, plus water or stockto make 1 cup
Meat from Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon mirin or honey
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
3 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups bok choy, choppedinto bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons peanut or other oil
2 cups cooked rice
Chopped scallions for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the bok choy, oil, rice and scallions in large pot that can later be covered; bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until the flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
  • Sauté the bok choy in the oil until tender; stir it into the stew at the last minute and serve over rice, garnished with the scallions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 105, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 313 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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