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Braised Lamb Shanks with Spring Vegetables and Spring Gremolata Recipe

Braised Lamb Shanks with Spring Vegetables and Spring Gremolata Recipe

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Braised Lamb Shanks with Spring Vegetables and Spring Gremolata

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 1- to 1 1/4-lb lamb shanks
all purpose flour
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups finely chopped onions (about 2 medium)
2 cups finely chopped peeled carrots
1 1/4 cups finely chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ( generous ) tomato paste
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 cups sauvignon blanc or other dry white wine
6 fresh italian parsley sprigs
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp (packed) finely grated lemon peel
1 tbsp minced fresh green garlic
1 1/2 lb unpeeled 1 1/2-to 1 3/4-inch baby red potatoes
8 oz slender baby carrots, trimmed, peeled
8 oz sugar snap peas , strings removed
2 tbsp (1/4 stick) butter
3 oz fresh pea tendrils

Directions:

For lamb: Sprinkle lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper; dust with flour. Heat oil in heavy large deep pot over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, if necessary, add lamb to pot and cook until browned on all sides, turning often, about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer lamb to large bowl. Add onions, carrots, and celery to same pot; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, wine, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves. Return lamb to pot; bring to boil (liquid may not cover lamb completely). Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until lamb is very tender and begins to fall off bones, turning occasionally, about 3 hours.
Using tongs, transfer lamb to platter. Discard bay leaves and parsley sprigs. Spoon off fat from surface of pan juices; discard. Using immersion blender, puree pan juices until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Return lamb shanks to pan juices. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
For gremolata: Mix all ingredients in small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
For vegetables: Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender, about 18 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to medium bowl. Add carrots to same pot; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrots to bowl with potatoes. Add sugar snap peas to same pot; cook 1 minute. Drain. Add to bowl with potatoes and carrots. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Bring lamb and pan juices to simmer over medium heat until heated through.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add all vegetables; sauté about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer lamb and pan juices to large platter or bowl. Surround with vegetables; scatter pea tendrils over vegetables. Sprinkle lamb with gremolata and serve.
Ingredient tip: Green garlic has a more delicate flavor than mature garlic. The tops of green garlic look like green onions; the root ends are white and light purple. Look for green garlic at farmers markets during the spring months.
What to drink: With the braised lamb, pour an earthy Côtes du Rhône. We like the black-cherry flavors of the C&écile Chassagne 2006 Séguret ($14).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	729.13 Kcal (3053 kJ)
Calories from fat	460.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.17g	79%
Cholesterol	154.3mg	51%
Sodium	404.76mg	17%
Potassium	1058.6mg	23%
Total Carbs	33.99g	11%
Sugars	7.67g	31%
Dietary Fiber	6.63g	27%
Protein	22.67g	45%
Vitamin C	33.2mg	55%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	48%
Iron	68mg	378%
Calcium	93.8mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.06 Kcal (494 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.28g	79%
Cholesterol	24.98mg	51%
Sodium	65.54mg	17%
Potassium	171.4mg	23%
Total Carbs	5.5g	11%
Sugars	1.24g	31%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	27%
Protein	3.67g	45%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	48%
Iron	11mg	378%
Calcium	15.2mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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