BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH FISH SAUCE
A full ½ cup of fish sauce goes into this recipe: half into a garlicky marinade and half into a sauce with dried chiles, cilantro stems, and sautéed shallots.
Provided by James Syhabout
Categories Bon Appétit Braise Lamb Lamb Shank Garlic Fennel Carrot Cilantro Chile Pepper Shallot Lime Dinner Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place smashed garlic in a resealable plastic bag along with lamb shanks and 1/4 cup fish sauce. Seal bag, pressing out air. Turn lamb shanks to coat and chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
- Let lamb sit at room temperature 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Remove lamb shanks from bag and add to pot; discard marinade. Cook shanks, turning occasionally, until browned evenly on all sides, 14-18 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook shallots, cilantro stems, and finely chopped garlic in the same pot, stirring often and scraping up browned bits from the bottom, until shallots are golden, 5-7 minutes. Add chiles, lime leaves, bay leaves, stock, and 1/4 cup fish sauce, and stir, scraping up any remaining stuck-on bits from bottom of pot. Bring to a simmer, return lamb to pot, and cover. Transfer to oven and braise until meat is pulling away from bones but not quite fork-tender, 50-60 minutes.
- Turn shanks and add fennel and carrots to pot, submerging in liquid. Cover and braise until meat is very tender and nearly falling off the bone, 40-50 minutes. Let rest 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Serve lamb shanks with fennel and carrots and some braising liquid (for a thicker sauce, simmer the braising liquid until it reduces slightly), topped with cilantro, basil, and/or celery leaves, and seasoned with a few more drops of fish sauce if desired.
- Do Ahead
- Lamb and vegetables can be braised 2 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat over low before topping with herbs and more fish sauce.
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Zee Mimi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb shanks are incredibly tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my guests.
Kind Boss
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
linet ontweka
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The lamb shanks are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes or rice.
Siliyah Phiri
[email protected]I've tried many different lamb shank recipes, but this one is by far the best. The fish sauce adds a unique flavor that I really enjoy. I will definitely be making this dish again.
EMAM UDDIN
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Samuel Eigbe
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb shanks are always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes or rice.
Sage Leaf
[email protected]This was my first time making lamb shanks and I was really happy with the results. The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb shanks turned out perfectly. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Ndawula Patrick
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are incredibly tender and the sauce is flavorful and well-balanced. I highly recommend this recipe!
Lucas Ordaz
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Kimberly Tuck
[email protected]I'm a novice cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The lamb shanks turned out perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Luitel Divyaraj
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The lamb shanks were cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine. My guests raved about it and I'm already planning on making it again.
Betty Baker
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The lamb shanks were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Arielle Tyahcootee
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fish sauce, but I'm so glad I did! The fish sauce added a subtle umami flavor that really complemented the lamb. The shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I w
Daniel Chibueze
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were fall-apart tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Durga Rana
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kelly Self
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The lamb shanks were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Malex Abazaami
[email protected]I've tried many braised lamb shank recipes, but this one is by far the best. The fish sauce adds a unique depth of flavor that I've never experienced before.
Luminathi Nondwatyu
[email protected]This lamb shank recipe is a game-changer! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.