Best 7 Lamb Shanks With Peppers And Prosciutto Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Lamb Shanks with Peppers and Prosciutto, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to culinary heaven.**

Indulge in fall-off-the-bone tender lamb shanks, braised to perfection in a rich and flavorful broth infused with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices. The addition of succulent bell peppers and savory prosciutto adds a delightful sweetness and saltiness that complements the lamb's inherent richness. Discover the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite as you explore variations of this classic dish, including a red wine-braised version, a slow-cooker adaptation, and a mouthwatering oven-roasted rendition. Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide, where you'll find step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and expert recommendations to create an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW BRAISED LAMB SHANKS



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Slow braised lamb shanks in a delicious, rich red wine sauce is the kind of showstopping comfort food cravings are made of.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp olive oil
4 lamb shanks
1 large onion (finely chopped)
2 large carrots (peeled and finely chopped)
2 celery ribs/sticks (finely chopped)
4 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp tomato paste
1½ cups red wine
2 cups lamb/beef stock
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 160ºC/320ºF.
  • Season the lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper. Brown the lamb shanks in a large, deep oven-proof pot/pan until well-browned on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, fry the onion, carrot, celery and garlic until soft and fragrant. Add the herbs and tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds before adding the red wine and stock. Allow to come to a simmer then add the lamb shanks back into the sauce.
  • Cover with a lid and place in the oven. Allow to braise slowly for 2-3 hours until the lamb is soft and succulent. Check on the lamb shanks half-way through cooking and add more stock if necessary.
  • Remove from the oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 318 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LAMB SHANKS & ORZO



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 lamb shanks (1 to 1 1/2 pounds each)
Grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons good olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 to 3 onions)
2 cups medium-diced carrots (4 to 5 carrots)
2 cups medium-diced celery (3 stalks)
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, including the liquid
2 cups canned beef broth
1 1/2 cups dry white wine, plus extra for serving
2 bay leaves
2 cups orzo

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a bowl and dredge the lamb shanks in the mixture, shaking off the excess. In a large (13-inch) Dutch oven such as Le Creuset, heat 3 tablespoons of the grapeseed oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 lamb shanks and cook for 10 minutes, turning every few minutes, until browned on all sides. Transfer the shanks to a plate, add more grapeseed oil, and brown the remaining 2 shanks.
  • Wipe out the Dutch oven with a paper towel, add the olive oil, and heat over medium to medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and rosemary and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add the tomatoes, beef broth, wine, 4 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Add the lamb shanks, arranging them so they're almost completely submerged in the liquid. Tuck in the bay leaves and bring to a simmer on top of the stove. Cover the pot and place it in the oven for 2 hours, turning the shanks once while they cook.
  • Stir in the orzo and return the lamb shanks to the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the orzo is cooked and the lamb shanks are very tender. Discard the bay leaves, stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of white wine, and taste the orzo for seasonings. Serve hot.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH CARROTS, BLACK PEPPER AND MISO



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil
4 medium lamb shanks (about 1/2 pound each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper plus 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
16 small carrots, split lengthwise
12 large cloves garlic
4 small parsnips, split lengthwise
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 cup dry vermouth
8 cups beef stock
1/4 cup yellow miso paste
1/4 cup grainy mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 cup fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a Dutch oven over high heat and add the oil. Sprinkle the lamb on all sides with salt and pepper. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, use a pair of metal tongs to arrange the lamb in a single layer in the hot oil. Brown the lamb on all sides, 12 to 15 minutes total. Remove the lamb to a medium bowl.
  • Stir the onions into the grease and sprinkle them lightly with salt. Cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the carrots, garlic and parsnips. Season with salt and add the brown sugar. Cook until the vegetables become slightly tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the vermouth and cook until all of the liquid cooks out, an additional 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the beef stock, miso paste and mustard. Add the lamb back into the stew. Cover and place in the center of the oven. Cook until the meat is tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Use a large spoon to skim any excess fat or impurities from the surface of the sauce. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the vinegar. Allow to rest for 15 minutes, then top with the coarsely ground pepper and parsley. Serve immediately.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH PEPPERS



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Hearty and aromatic, this braised lamb dish, adapted from my mother, Annette Gertner, takes inspiration from the Middle East by way of Eastern Europe. It simmers mostly unattended and even benefits from being made earlier in the day - or even a day or two in advance - and reheated. The four shanks yield four copious portions. (The recipe will serve six if every guest does not insist on having a bone.) Orzo alongside will sop up the sauce.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     meat, main course

Time 3h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 small-to-medium lamb shanks (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), excess fat and silver skin removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
1 large green bell pepper, cored, ribs removed, cut in 1/2-inch strips
1 large red bell pepper, cored, ribs removed, cut in 1/2-inch strips
4 small yellow onions (about 1 pound), peeled and quartered vertically
3 large garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon dill seed, crushed in a mortar
1 teaspoon paprika, preferably Hungarian
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • Pat dry lamb shanks. In a heavy casserole or Dutch oven that will hold all the shanks, heat oil on medium-high. Add lamb shanks and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove to a platter. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add bell peppers and onions to the pan. Sauté, stirring, until the vegetables wilt and just begin to color, 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, dill seed, paprika and cinnamon. Stir. Add stock and wine. Bring to a simmer. Stir in tomato paste and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Return lamb shanks to the pot along with any juices on the platter. Cover them with a piece of parchment or waxed paper, cover pot with lid, reduce heat to very low and cook about 2 hours, basting the shanks occasionally and turning them at least once until the meat is very tender when pierced with a knife.
  • Remove shanks from the pot. Increase heat to medium and reduce sauce by about a third, about 10 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Return shanks to the pot, baste and reheat. Serve directly from the casserole or transfer to a serving dish. Strew with fresh dill before serving.

EASY BRAISED LAMB SHANKS RECIPE



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Super tender, perfectly spiced braised lamb shanks and vegetables in a rich red wine sauce. Cooking lamb shanks is easier than you might think. Simply season, sear, and braise! It's the perfect lamb shank recipe for a small gathering! A dry red wine is your best bet for the red wine sauce. (Merlot is my favorite here, but a Cabernet Sauvignon would work well, too.) Serve rosemary lamb shanks with couscous, Lebanese rice, or pita to soak up all the delicious sauce. Start this rich, meaty dinner with a big bright salad like arugula salad or white bean salad.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 American lamb shanks
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, (roughly chopped)
2 celery ribs, (chopped)
3 large carrots, (peeled and cut into large pieces)
1 pound baby potatoes, (scrubbed)
2 cups red wine like Merlot
3 cups low-sodium beef broth
28- ounce can peeled tomatoes
2 cinnamon sticks
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, add all the spice mix ingredients and mix to combine.
  • Pat the lamb shanks dry and season with the spice mix on all sides.
  • In a large Dutch oven pot like this one, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the lamb shanks on all sides (about 8 mins or so). Transfer the lamb shanks to a large tray or bowl for now. Carefully dispose of extra fat in a separate heat-safe bowl, and return the pot to heat.
  • Now add the onions, celery, carrots and potatoes. Saute for 5-7 minutes on medium-high, or until the vegetables gain some color. Add red wine, scrape the pot of brown bits. Cook briefly so that the wine reduces a bit.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, cinnamon sticks, thyme, and rosemary. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper. Return lamb shanks back to the pot; press down to submerge. Boil for 10 minutes. Turn heat off.
  • Cover the pot and transfer to the 350 degrees F-heated oven. Cook in the oven for 2 1/2 hours (It's a good idea to check periodically through cooking just in case you need to add a little more liquid. When the shanks finish cooking, the liquid will have reduced to about 1/3 of what it was when you started.)
  • While the lamb shanks are cooking, prepare rice according to this recipe, or prepare 2-3 cups of orzo pasta according to package instructions.
  • Serve the lamb shanks hot with a little of the veggies and braising sauce on top of rice or orzo pasta. You might also like to prepare a side salad like this 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad or Fattoush. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 kcal, Sugar 6.6 g, Sodium 974.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 44.4 g, Cholesterol 127.3 mg, UnsaturatedFat 7.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LAMB SHANKS WITH PEPPERS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil
6 small lamb shanks, well trimmed
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 sprig fresh rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 1/2 cups Meat Broth
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 ounces sliced imported Italian prosciutto, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • 1 In a Dutch oven just large enough to hold the lamb shanks in a single layer, or another deep, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Pat the lamb shanks dry. Brown them well on all sides, turning the pieces with tongs, about 15 minutes. Tip the pan and spoon off the excess fat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2 Add the wine and cook, scraping up and blending in the browned bits at the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer and cook 1 minute. 3 Add the rosemary and broth and bring the liquid to a simmer. 4 Partially cover the pan. Reduce heat to low. Cook, turning the meat occasionally, until the lamb is very tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. 5 While the lamb is cooking, in a medium saucepan, combine the peppers, butter, and 2 tablespoons of water over medium heat. Cover and cook 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are almost tender. 6 Add the softened peppers and the prosciutto to the lamb along with the parsley. Cook uncovered over medium heat until the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. 7 With a slotted spoon, transfer the shanks and peppers to the warmed platter. Cover and keep warm. If the liquid left in the pan is too thin, raise the heat to high and boil until reduced and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Pour the sauce over the lamb and serve immediately. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH PEPPERS AND GARLIC



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Make and share this Braised Lamb Shanks With Peppers and Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by quixoposto

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 lamb shanks (4 1/2 pounds)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
24 cloves garlic, peeled
12 cloves garlic, unpeeled
6 bay leaves
6 sprigs thyme
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 large red bell pepper, cut in 1/4 inch strips
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut in 1/4 inch strips
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 300 degrees.
  • Sprinkle shanks with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
  • Place shanks in oven-proof pot just large enough to hold them.
  • Add 12 unpeeled garlic cloves, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs.
  • On stove top, cook over moderate heat until browned.
  • (15 minutes).
  • Cover and put in the ovent for 2 hours or til very tender.
  • Turn every 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from oven and let stand covered for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the shanks and set aside.
  • Add chicken broth to pot and boil over high heat, scraping brown bits from bottom of the pot.
  • Boil until reduced to 2 cups.
  • Skim frequently.
  • (about 10 minutes).
  • Strain stock and return to pot.
  • Add peeled garlic cloves and simmer til tender.
  • (20 minutes).
  • Return lamb to casserole.
  • Add peppers and thyme leaves.
  • Cover and cook til peppers are tender.
  • (10 minutes).
  • Transfer shanks to serving plates.
  • Stir butter into the saunde and season with remaining salt and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce around shanks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 774.1, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 256, Sodium 1234.6, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.3, Protein 79

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb shanks: Look for shanks that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that they are tender and flavorful after cooking.
  • Brown the shanks well before braising: This will help to develop their flavor and create a rich, caramelized crust.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the braising liquid: This will add flavor and depth to the dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
  • Add herbs and spices to the braising liquid: This will help to infuse the shanks with flavor. Some good options include rosemary, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.
  • Braise the shanks for at least 2 hours, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender: The longer you braise them, the more tender they will become.
  • Serve the shanks with a variety of sides: Some good options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

Lamb shanks are a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Braising is a great way to cook lamb shanks, as it allows the meat to become tender and fall off the bone. This recipe for lamb shanks with peppers and prosciutto is a great way to enjoy this classic dish. The combination of lamb, peppers, and prosciutto creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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