Best 9 Lamb Shanks With Peppers And Prosciutto Recipes

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Lamb shanks are a delectable and versatile cut of meat that can be braised, roasted, or stewed to perfection. In this recipe, we'll explore the tantalizing flavors of lamb shanks cooked with a medley of colorful peppers and savory prosciutto, creating a dish that is bursting with Mediterranean charm. The slow-cooking method allows the lamb shanks to become fall-off-the-bone tender, while the combination of peppers and prosciutto adds a vibrant and flavorful dimension to the dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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



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Succulent braised lamb shanks slow cooked in a red wine, tomato, and fresh basil sauce. Serve with mushroom risotto and grilled zucchini.

Provided by Mrs Savage

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Shanks

Time 3h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large white onions, chopped
4 lamb shanks
2 cups dry red wine
1 cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, pressed
2 lemons, quartered
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the onions in a layer in the bottom of a Dutch oven or medium roasting pan with a lid. Arrange the lamb shanks on top of the onions. Pour the wine, balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the lamb. Place a clove of pressed garlic next to each shank, and a quarter of a lemon on each side. Pour the tomatoes over everything, then season with salt, pepper and basil.
  • Cover and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours. Use juices from the pan to make a nice flavorful gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1851.3 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

CHEF JOHN'S BRAISED LAMB SHANKS



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You don't often see lamb cooked with these spices, but they really work together wonderfully. The final plate ended up being a sort of North African/Central American fusion thing, with the fragrantly spiced meat and peppers resting on a simple bed of couscous.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Shanks

Time 2h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 lamb shanks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chicken broth
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup chopped cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously season lamb shanks with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place lamb shanks in the Dutch oven, cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer shanks to a plate. Drain off remaining oil and fat so only 1 tablespoon remains in the Dutch oven.
  • Stir onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt into the Dutch oven; decrease heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, until onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, chipotle chile powder, ancho chile powder, and ground cinnamon; stir to combine.
  • Pour 1 cup chicken broth over onion mixture. Increase heat to high; when liquid boils, place lamb shanks in Dutch oven. Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 90 minutes.
  • Remove Dutch oven and stir in jalapeno pepper, red bell pepper and 1/2 cup chicken stock; bring to a boil on the stovetop. Return pan to the oven and cook, uncovered, until lamb shanks are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer lamb to plate.
  • Place Dutch oven on the stovetop over high heat; bring liquid to a boil and cook, skimming off any foam, until liquid is reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over lamb shanks and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 81.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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.

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

LAMB SHANK AND ROASTED RED CAPSICUM (BELL PEPPER) RAGU



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I bought myself heaps of quite old Australian Gourmet Traveller Magazines at a thrift shop. I haven't made these recipes, but can't store the magazines in our caravan so I'm posting the ones that interest me.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

olive oil
4 lamb shanks
1 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
500 ml dry white wine
2 cups veal stock or 2 cups beef stock
1 (400 g) can chopped Italian tomatoes
3 sprigs flat leaf parsley
4 red capsicums, roasted until skin blackens, peeled, seeded, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely sliced flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy based casserole and brown shanks over a medium heat, then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add one more tablespoon olive oil to the same pan and add onion, celery and garlic and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the wine and bring to the boil, scraping up any pieces stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Return the lamb shanks to the casserole and simmer covered for 20 minutes over a low heat. Add the remaining ingredients except the chopped parsley and simmer a further 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a 180c oven and cook, covered, for 2 hours or until meat is almost falling from the bone.
  • Remove lamb and parsley-discard parsley, cool lamb slightly then shred meat with fingers, discarding bones and fat.
  • Simmer sauce until reduced by one third, then return lamb to pan and heat through (about 5 minutes).
  • Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper, stir the sliced parsley through and serve over a pasta such as papperdelle (a wide, flat one) with parmesan or pecorino cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.6, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 242.1, Sodium 210.6, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 10.4, Protein 73.9

LAMB SHANKS WITH APRICOTS AND CHICKPEAS



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This stew, inspired by Moroccan tagines, is meant for lamb shanks, but lamb shoulder, cut in large chunks, would also work. As with most braises, this one improves after a night in the fridge, giving the flavors time to meld and deepen. You could even make it a few days before serving. The subtle commingling of onion, saffron and apricots is enchanting. Take the time to soak and cook dried chickpeas, if you can. Using canned is easier, but freshly cooked chickpeas taste far better (and their drained cooking liquid makes a delicious vegetarian broth).

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     meat, tagine, main course

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

About 4 to 5 pounds lamb shanks (4 total)
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated garlic (from 1 large clove)
1 dried bay leaf
Large pinch of saffron
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 pound dried apricots (1 generous cup)
1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks (slice any larger end pieces in half lengthwise)
1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, drained (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems

Steps:

  • Season lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper. Place in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with 6 cups water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a low simmer and cook, covered with lid ajar, for 1 hour. Remove shanks and reserve cooking liquid. Wipe out the pan. (You may cook the lamb shanks in advance, even a day ahead.)
  • Set Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon garlic, bay leaf, saffron, tomato paste and paprika. Stir together and let sizzle for 1 minute, then add reserved lamb broth and bring to a boil. Add lamb shanks and apricots, cover with lid ajar and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, until meat is very tender, nearly falling off the bone.
  • Remove shanks and place on a cutting board to cool. Add parsnips to simmering broth, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Taste broth and adjust seasoning. If necessary, reduce over medium-high heat to concentrate cooking juices.
  • When shanks are cool enough to handle, remove the bones (use your hands). Cut the meat into large chunks and return to the pot to warm through. Transfer meat and sauce to a serving platter.
  • To finish, warm remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic and let sizzle without browning, about 30 seconds. Add chickpeas and warm them through, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt, and toss with the chopped cilantro. Spoon chickpeas over lamb and sauce.

BLACK PEPPER BRAISED LAMB SHANKS



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Provided by Floyd Cardoz

Categories     Lamb     Pepper     Braise     Dinner     Meat     Lamb Shank     Spice     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

For Rub
6 whole black cardamom pods
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2 whole dried Thai chiles*
2 tablespoons kosher salt
8 (1-pound) bone-in lamb shanks, tied**
For Lamb
About 1/4 cup corn oil
4 medium onions, coarsely chopped
4 whole cloves
4 Turkish bay leaves
1/2 cup dry white wine
9 cups lamb stock or water
3 tablespoons tamarind paste***
2 whole sprigs fresh rosemary
2 whole sprigs fresh thyme
4 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
1 medium celery root (celeriac), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
*Dried serrano chiles can be substituted.
**Use kitchen string to tie each shank at the top, middle, and bottom. Alternatively, have your butcher do this.
***Tamarind paste is available at Asian and Middle Eastern markets. For best results, look for it in block form.
Special Equipment
kitchen string

Steps:

  • Make Rub
  • In a heavy, dry skillet over moderate heat, toast cardamom, coriander, peppercorns, cumin, allspice, and chiles, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool. Using spice or coffee grinder, grind spices and chiles to semi-fine powder. In small bowl, stir together spice powder and salt.
  • Make Lamb
  • Pat lamb shanks dry. Measure 1 teaspoon spice mixture into separate small bowl and set aside. Rub remaining mixture over shanks and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Make Lamb
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil until hot but not smoking. Working in batches (wipe pan clean and add 1 tablespoon oil between batches), sear shanks, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer as browned to large roasting pan.
  • Do not clean fat from pot. Lower heat to moderate and add onions, cloves, and bay leaves. Sauté until onions are soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in reserved teaspoon spice mixture and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in wine, lamb stock, tamarind paste, rosemary, thyme, brown sugar, celery root, ginger, garlic, and salt, then raise heat and bring to boil. Pour mixture over shanks, cover tightly with foil, and braise in middle of oven until meat is very tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Transfer shanks to large plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • Pour braising liquid through fine-mesh strainer into 6-quart heavy saucepan, pressing on solids with back of spoon. Place saucepan over moderately high heat and bring to boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until sauce is reduced by half (to about 4 cups), about 25 minutes.
  • Remove string from shank and serve with 1/2 cup of sauce.

Tips:

  • Selecting Lamb Shanks: Choose lamb shanks with a good amount of meat on them and trim off any excess fat. Look for shanks that are a uniform size and shape so that they cook evenly.
  • Browning the Shanks: Before braising the lamb shanks, brown them in a large pot over medium-high heat. This will develop a rich, flavorful crust on the shanks and help to seal in their juices.
  • Using Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, as well as a good quality red wine.
  • Braising Time: Braise the lamb shanks for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. The longer you braise them, the more tender they will become.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve the lamb shanks with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables. You can also spoon some of the braising liquid over the shanks before serving.

Conclusion:

Lamb shanks with peppers and prosciutto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The lamb shanks are braised in a flavorful sauce made with red wine, tomatoes, and herbs, and the peppers and prosciutto add a touch of sweetness and saltiness. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also a great way to use up leftover lamb shanks.

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