MOROCCAN-STYLE LAMB SHANKS WITH APRICOTS

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This is a gorgeous, easy and pretty quick version of lamb tagine I made on Valentine's Day. For an authentic feel we ate it with our fingers--it was a complete hit!

Provided by moonpig

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 (1 pound) lamb shanks
1 (14.4 ounce) can chopped canned tomatoes
1 ¼ cups chopped dried apricots
1 ½ teaspoons harissa
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until they release their aroma for about 1 minute. Stir in the onions, garlic, and sweet potatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so potatoes don't stick.
  • Put the lamb shanks in the pot and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, apricots, and harissa. Season with salt and pepper. If mixture seems a bit dry, add a splash of water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover. Simmer until meat is tender and falling off the bone, one hour or more, depending on the size of the shanks. Stir occasionally.
  • Heat a small skillet over low heat and add the slivered almonds. Stir and cook until almonds are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place couscous in a large bowl and slowly pour in lukewarm water until just covered. Let sit until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Toss couscous with 2 tablespoons olive oil and toasted almonds. Transfer to a serving dish. Spoon the lamb over the couscous and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1249.3 calories, Carbohydrate 119.5 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 54.6 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 70 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 811 mg, Sugar 44 g

Michael Nolan
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This recipe was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best lamb shank he's ever had.


B Perry
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lamb shanks are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Pineapple!
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it is definitely worth it. The lamb shanks are fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I like to serve it over rice or mashed potatoes.


Dani jatt
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the lamb shanks and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a special dish to serve at a special occasion.


Loity Mware
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb shanks turned out delicious! I used boneless lamb shanks and cooked them in a slow cooker for 6 hours. The meat was so tender and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and ever


SAHEED OMOTOSHO
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I loved this recipe! The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this again.


Bandile Gamede
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was to die for. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Chandan Paswan
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Century Hitters
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This recipe was a waste of time and money. The lamb shanks were tough and the sauce was bland.


Ahmed Daahir Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb shanks were still tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Hurera Baloch
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The lamb shanks were a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a slow cooker to cook the lamb shanks to make them more tender.


abdulrazzaq
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This recipe was a little more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The lamb shanks were very tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who has the time to cook it.


Clemengela Opara
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lamb shanks are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I like to serve it over mashed potatoes or rice.


Hooyo Cadey
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lamb shanks and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve at a special occasion.


Santosh Dulal
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This was my first time cooking lamb shanks and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender. The sauce was also very flavorful. I served it over rice and everyone enjoyed it.


okafor jacobson
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I tried this recipe anyway and I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the hint of cinnamon in the sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.


Stella Leal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb shanks turned out amazing! I used bone-in lamb shanks and cooked them in a slow cooker for 8 hours. The meat was so tender and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and everyon


MD AKRAM UDDIN
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I made this for my family last night and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The lamb was so flavorful and juicy, and the apricots added a nice sweetness to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Archie Brace
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This lamb shank recipe was a winner! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was packed with flavor. I especially loved the combination of sweet apricots and savory spices. I'll definitely be making this again!