Mediterranean Braised Lamb Shank

Name: Mediterranean Braised Lamb Shank
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 0.5cup Shallots, diced; 2.0tsp Garlic, minced; 2.0Tbsp Butter; 1.0Tbsp Oregano, fresh, chopped; 1.0Tbsp Peppercorns, black, slightly crushed; 1.0cup Red wine; 3.0qts, prepared Knorr® Professional Demi Glace Sauce Mix 4 x 26 oz; 2.5tsp Black Pepper, freshly cracked; 3.0Tbsp Salt, kosher; 10.0each Lamb Shank, 2 lbs. each; 0.0x Olive oil, as needed; 1.0cup Shallots, minced; 0.25cup Garlic, minced; 1.25cups Tomato paste; 3.0qts Mediterranean Demi-Glace, prepared; 1.0lb Pearl onions, peeled; 1.0lb Tomato, pear, sliced in half; 3.0Tbsp Oregano, fresh, chopped; 4.0cups Kalamata olives - halved

Mediterranean Braised Lamb Shank – - Recipe

Seasoned lamb is braised with shallots, garlic and red wine, then cooked with onions, peppercorns and Mediterranean seasoning.

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Prepare the Mediterranean Demi-Glace

Shallots, diced 0.5 cup
Garlic, minced 2.0 tsp
Butter 2.0 Tbsp
Oregano, fresh, chopped 1.0 Tbsp
Peppercorns, black, slightly crushed 1.0 Tbsp
Red wine 1.0 cup
Knorr® Professional Demi Glace Sauce Mix 4 x 26 oz 3.0 qts, prepared

Braise the Lamb

Black Pepper, freshly cracked 2.5 tsp
Salt, kosher 3.0 Tbsp
Lamb Shank, 2 lbs. each 10.0 each
Olive oil, as needed
Shallots, minced 1.0 cup
Garlic, minced 0.25 cup
Tomato paste 1.25 cups
Mediterranean Demi-Glace, prepared 3.0 qts

Finish the Dish

Pearl onions, peeled 1.0 lb
Tomato, pear, sliced in half 1.0 lb
Oregano, fresh, chopped 3.0 Tbsp
Kalamata olives - halved 4.0 cups

Main Course

Lamb

Gluten free

Fall

Winter

Seafood

Seasoned lamb is braised with shallots, garlic and red wine, then cooked with onions, peppercorns and Mediterranean seasoning.

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Preparation

Prepare the Mediterranean Demi-Glace
- Sauté the shallots and garlic in butter until aromatic. Add oregano and peppercorns.
- Deglaze with red wine and reduce by half. Add to hot demi-glace and set aside.
Braise the Lamb
- Season lamb with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pan and sear the lamb on all sides. Remove the lamb from the pan and set aside.
- Add the shallots and garlic to the pan. Cook until aromatic, then add the tomato paste and continue cooking until beginning to caramelize.
- De-glaze with red wine and add prepared Mediterranean Demi-Glace.
- Return the lamb to the pan and braise in a 300F oven (covered) and cook until the meat is tender (1 ½ - 2 hours).
- Remove the lamb carefully and degrease the sauce.
Finish the Dish
- Add the pearl onions, tomatoes, and oregano to the sauce.
- Simmer until the onions are tender and add the olives.
- Ladle the sauce over the lamb shank and serve immediately.
Note: Suggested sides include couscous or creamy polenta.