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Slow cooked Shawarma Lamb shanks

Slow cooked lamb shanks spiced with Shawarma spices and slow cooked until fall-of-the-bone tender are simply delectable.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 495 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp ras el hanout (substitute with more of the below spices if needed)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 cups lamb stock

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F.
  2. In a large braiser/casserole pot, brown the lamb until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
  4. Add the spices and cook for a minute until the pan is dry then pour in the stock. 
  5. Place the lamb back in and spoon the aromatics and stock over.
  6. Cover with a lid or foil then place in the oven and allow to braise for 2-3 hours until the lamb is soft and succulent.
  7. Remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking and turn the oven up to 200°C/390°F to allow the exterior of the lamb to caramelize.
  8. Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 10 minutes then serve. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 495kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 988mg (41%) Potassium 433mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 94IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 495

% Daily Value*

Calories 495kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 988mg 41%
Potassium 433mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 94IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.