Best 5 Moroccan Lamb With Shiraz Honey Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Morocco with this tantalizing recipe for Moroccan lamb with Shiraz honey sauce. Infused with the exotic flavors of the Middle East, this dish promises a symphony of sweet, savory, and aromatic sensations. Succulent lamb shoulder, slow-cooked to perfection, is swathed in a luscious Shiraz honey sauce, creating a dish that embodies the essence of Moroccan cuisine. Accompanied by aromatic spices, dried fruits, and nuts, this recipe promises an unforgettable dining experience that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant souks of Marrakech.

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MOROCCAN LAMB WITH SHIRAZ HONEY SAUCE



Moroccan Lamb with Shiraz Honey Sauce image

A delicious Moroccan-inspired rack of lamb. I created this for my anniversary, and it was divine. Serve with honey-glazed carrots and rosemary mashed potatoes. Ras el hanout is a traditional and complex Moroccan spice blend, and may be found in specialty grocery stores.

Provided by PolyTheWicked

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
coarse sea salt to taste
2 ½ tablespoons ras el hanout
1 cup Shiraz wine
⅓ cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Season lamb with sea salt, and rub with ras el hanout. In a medium cast iron skillet over medium high heat, sear lamb on all sides until evenly browned.
  • Place skillet with lamb in the preheated oven, and roast 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached a minimum of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove lamb from skillet, reserving juices, and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing ribs. Place skillet with juices over medium heat, and stir in wine and honey. Cook until reduced by about half. Drizzle over ribs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 165.8 mg, Fat 69.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 30.2 g, Sodium 136 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

MOROCCAN LAMB WITH SHIRAZ HONEY SAUCE



Moroccan Lamb with Shiraz Honey Sauce image

A delicious Moroccan-inspired rack of lamb. I created this for my anniversary, and it was divine. Serve with honey-glazed carrots and rosemary mashed potatoes. Ras el hanout is a traditional and complex Moroccan spice blend, and may be found in specialty grocery stores.

Provided by PolyTheWicked

Categories     Lamb Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
coarse sea salt to taste
2 ½ tablespoons ras el hanout
1 cup Shiraz wine
⅓ cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Season lamb with sea salt, and rub with ras el hanout. In a medium cast iron skillet over medium high heat, sear lamb on all sides until evenly browned.
  • Place skillet with lamb in the preheated oven, and roast 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached a minimum of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove lamb from skillet, reserving juices, and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing ribs. Place skillet with juices over medium heat, and stir in wine and honey. Cook until reduced by about half. Drizzle over ribs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 165.8 mg, Fat 69.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 30.2 g, Sodium 136 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

MOROCCAN LAMB WITH SHIRAZ HONEY SAUCE



Moroccan Lamb with Shiraz Honey Sauce image

A delicious Moroccan-inspired rack of lamb. I created this for my anniversary, and it was divine. Serve with honey-glazed carrots and rosemary mashed potatoes. Ras el hanout is a traditional and complex Moroccan spice blend, and may be found in specialty grocery stores.

Provided by PolyTheWicked

Categories     Lamb Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
coarse sea salt to taste
2 ½ tablespoons ras el hanout
1 cup Shiraz wine
⅓ cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Season lamb with sea salt, and rub with ras el hanout. In a medium cast iron skillet over medium high heat, sear lamb on all sides until evenly browned.
  • Place skillet with lamb in the preheated oven, and roast 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached a minimum of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove lamb from skillet, reserving juices, and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing ribs. Place skillet with juices over medium heat, and stir in wine and honey. Cook until reduced by about half. Drizzle over ribs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 165.8 mg, Fat 69.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 30.2 g, Sodium 136 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

MOROCCAN LAMB WITH SHIRAZ HONEY SAUCE



Moroccan Lamb with Shiraz Honey Sauce image

A delicious Moroccan-inspired rack of lamb. I created this for my anniversary, and it was divine. Serve with honey-glazed carrots and rosemary mashed potatoes. Ras el hanout is a traditional and complex Moroccan spice blend, and may be found in specialty grocery stores.

Provided by PolyTheWicked

Categories     Lamb Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
coarse sea salt to taste
2 ½ tablespoons ras el hanout
1 cup Shiraz wine
⅓ cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Season lamb with sea salt, and rub with ras el hanout. In a medium cast iron skillet over medium high heat, sear lamb on all sides until evenly browned.
  • Place skillet with lamb in the preheated oven, and roast 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached a minimum of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove lamb from skillet, reserving juices, and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing ribs. Place skillet with juices over medium heat, and stir in wine and honey. Cook until reduced by about half. Drizzle over ribs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 165.8 mg, Fat 69.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 30.2 g, Sodium 136 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

MROUZIA LAMB SHANKS



Mrouzia Lamb Shanks image

This recipe for mrouzia, a Moroccan tagine of lamb shanks with a syrupy sauce made with onions, ras el hanout, honey and raisins, is adapted from "Casablanca: My Moroccan Food" by Nargisse Benkabbou (Firefly, 2018). This centuries-old dish has been around so long that traditional recipes call for large amounts of animal fat and honey, which were needed to preserve the meat before the invention of modern refrigeration. Mrouzia is usually served to celebrate Eid al-Adha (also known as Eid el-Kabir), or other special occasions. Enjoy with fluffy couscous or plenty of crusty bread.

Provided by Nargisse Benkabbou

Categories     dinner, meat, soups and stews, tagine, main course

Time 3h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 pounds lamb shanks (about 3 to 4 shanks), trimmed of excess fat
1 large yellow onion, grated (about 2 cups)
4 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed and finely chopped
2 teaspoons ras el hanout
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Generous pinch of saffron threads
2 cups vegetable stock, plus more as needed
1/2 cup blanched almonds
1 cup/150 grams dark raisins
1/4 cup honey
Couscous or crusty bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches if needed, add the lamb shanks and cook until browned on each side, about 15 minutes. (Make sure that the oil is very hot before adding the meat; you should hear a sizzle when the meat touches the pan, otherwise it isn't hot enough.) The meat will be released naturally from the pan once browned on one side, so don't be tempted to turn it beforehand. Transfer the browned lamb shanks to a dish and set aside until ready to use.
  • Reduce the heat under the pot to medium, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the onion, garlic, ras el hanout, salt, cinnamon and saffron and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Return the lamb shanks to the pan, add the stock and bring to a boil over high heat. (The meat of the shanks should be mostly covered, but not necessarily fully submerged in the stock.) Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fully cooked and fork tender, about 2 hours, depending on the size of your shanks. If it looks like there isn't enough liquid in the pan and the tagine is drying out at any point during the cooking process, add a couple tablespoons of water.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oven to 400 degrees. Spread the almonds out on a cookie sheet and roast for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden, giving them a good stir halfway through to make sure that they roast evenly. Remove from the oven and leave until cool enough to handle, then grind using a food processor or crush with a rolling pin until coarsely ground. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Once the lamb shanks are fully cooked, remove them from the pan and set aside. Add the raisins and honey to the sauce and gently stir to combine. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced to a syrup-like consistency and the raisins are plump.
  • When the sauce is ready, return the lamb shanks to the pan to warm them through and coat them with the sauce. Garnish with almonds and serve immediately with fluffy couscous or crusty bread.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut lamb cubes or ask your butcher to cut them for you.
  • If you don't have a tagine, you can use a Dutch oven or a large pot with a lid.
  • Be sure to brown the lamb in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and steaming the meat.
  • Use a good quality Shiraz wine for the sauce. A full-bodied red wine with fruity notes will work best.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of honey in the sauce to your liking. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or cumin for extra flavor.
  • Serve the lamb with couscous, rice, or your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This Moroccan lamb with Shiraz honey sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and decadent. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that will impress your guests.

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