Mediterranean Braised Lamb Shank

Prepare the Dish
- Season lamb with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pan and sear the lamb on all sides.
- Remove and add the shallots and garlic. Cook until aromatic and the tomato paste. Cook out tomato paste.
- De-glaze with red wine and add Mediterranean Demi-Glace (sub recipe below).
- Re-add the lamb and braise in a 300 degree oven (covered) and cook until the meat is tender (1 ½ - 2 hours)
- Remove the lamb carefully and degrease the sauce.
- Add the pearl onions, tomatoes, and oregano.
- Simmer until the onions are tender and add the olives.
- Ladle the sauce over the lamb shank and serve immediately.
- Suggested sides include couscous or creamy polenta.
Prepare the Mediterranean Demi-Glace
- Saute 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 finish with butter.

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