Description
A savory and tender lamb shank dish glazed with pomegranate for a sweet and tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season lamb shanks with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
- Sear lamb shanks on all sides until browned.
- Remove shanks and set aside.
- Add garlic to the pot and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in pomegranate juice, honey, and chicken stock.
- Return lamb shanks to the pot, cover, and bake for 2 hours.
- Remove lid and bake for another 30 minutes to thicken the glaze.
- Serve hot, drizzled with the pomegranate glaze.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the lamb shanks overnight.
- Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds before serving.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or couscous.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shank
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
