OSSO BUCO OF LAMB SHANKS WITH ZUCCHINI AND AVGOLEMONO

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Osso Buco of Lamb Shanks with Zucchini and Avgolemono image

Categories     Lamb     Roast     Sauté     Lemon     Zucchini     Fall     Dill     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lamb shanks (about 4 pounds total), cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch -thick pieces by butcher
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup water
3 zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 large egg
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
Accompaniment: cooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°F.
  • In a heavy casserole large enough to hold lamb shanks in one layer without crowding arrange shanks and season with salt and pepper. Roast shanks in middle of oven, covered tightly, 3 hours, or until tender. (Meat will give off juices as it cooks.) Pour off pan juices, reserving about 1 cup, and skim fat. Keep shanks warm, covered.
  • In a small saucepan combine broth, reserved pan juices, water, and one-third zucchini and simmer 5 minutes, or until zucchini is tender but still bright green. In a blender purée broth mixture until smooth.
  • In a bowl whisk together egg and lemon juice and whisk in puréed; broth mixture. Return mixture to pan and heat over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until 170°F. on a candy thermometer and thickened slightly (do not boil). Season avgolemono with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • In a large non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté remaining zucchini until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in dill and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange shanks on a deep platter and scatter with zucchini. Drizzle shanks with some avgolemono and serve remaining sauce separately. Serve shanks with orzo>/I>.

Msajid Kharal
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This recipe was a disaster. The lamb shanks were overcooked and the sauce was too salty.


Wania Muneer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb shanks were tough. I don't know what went wrong.


Jacob Howe
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Jasmin Begum
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the lamb shanks were the best he's ever had.


Dagie M
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I wasn't sure how the zucchini and avgolemono would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the dish was delicious.


Ridwan Md.
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Lucky Das
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb shanks were so tender and flavorful. The sauce was also amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Guri Gurwinder
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This was my first time making osso buco and it turned out great! The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kae Karavina
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a favorite. The lamb shanks are always so tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables.


Tom Dean
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The lamb shanks were fall-apart tender and the sauce was amazing. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Euro001
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the zucchini and avgolemono.


celeste pillay
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This osso buco of lamb shanks recipe was a hit with my family! The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The zucchini and avgolemono added a nice touch of freshness and tanginess. I will definitely be making