Description
Creating Harissa Mint Lamb Shanks is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare Lamb Shanks: Season the lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Lamb: In a large oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the lamb shanks and sear on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Mix in the harissa paste, stirring to combine with the onions and garlic.
- Pour in the broth and diced tomatoes, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any flavorful bits.
- Add honey and stir well.
- Place the lamb shanks back into the pot and ensure they are submerged in the sauce.
- Stir in the chopped mint, reserving a little for garnish.
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and falling off the bone.
- Once done, remove the pot from the oven and let the shanks rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional mint and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can marinate the lamb shanks in the harissa paste for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with couscous or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Courses
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg