MEDITERRANEAN LAMB SHANKS WITH CREAMY POLENTA

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Categories     Tomato     Braise     Sauté     Dinner     Rosemary     Lamb Shank     Cornmeal     Fall     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 medium lamb shanks (about 4 1/2 pounds total)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
2 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
3 large fresh rosemary sprigs
3 large fresh thyme sprigs plus 2 teaspoons minced thyme
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
8 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups polenta or yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large ovenproof pot over high heat. Add lamb; brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Using tongs, transfer lamb to plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables brown and begin to soften, scraping up browned bits, about 10 minutes. Return lamb to pot, pushing gently into vegetables. Add tomatoes, broth, rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, and peppercorns. Bring to boil over high heat. Cover pot; transfer to oven. Roast until meat is tender and pulls easily from bone, turning occasionally, about 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, bring 8 cups water and salt to boil in large saucepan over high heat. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened and tender, stirring frequently, about 22 minutes. Whisk in butter and minced thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove lamb and herbs from pot; discard herbs. Place pot over medium-high heat and boil until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Divide polenta among 6 large bowls; top each with 1 lamb shank. Pour sauce over; serve.

Heaven Prince
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This dish was a disappointment. The lamb shanks were tough and the polenta was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Juan Carlos Martinez
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


shariece bethea
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This dish was amazing! The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the creamy polenta was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Temur Xolmo'minov
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The lamb shanks were a bit dry, but the polenta was good.


Seekay Gaji
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This was the best lamb shank dish I have ever had! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the polenta was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Malik Mubashir yameen Malik Mubashir yameen
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The lamb shanks were perfectly cooked and the polenta was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Ku Ku
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Taqi Jarral
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the lamb shanks and the polenta. I will definitely be making this again.


saul romero
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The lamb shanks were a bit tough, but the polenta was delicious.


Roselande DORME
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This was my first time cooking lamb shanks and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the dish turned out amazing. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely


Emily Armour
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The lamb shanks were so flavorful and the polenta was creamy and smooth. My family loved it!


Tiphaine Dujon
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the creamy polenta was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again!