Port-braised Lamb Shanks

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
54%
Port-braised Lamb Shanks
45 min.
3
459kcal

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Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of Port-braised Lamb Shanks, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. Perfect for a cozy lunch or an elegant dinner, this recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with delightful taste. With a health score of 54, it strikes a balance between indulgence and nutrition, making it a great choice for those mindful of their dietary needs.

Imagine tender lamb shanks, slowly braised to perfection in a luscious sauce of port and fresh oranges, creating a beautiful harmony of sweet and savory notes. The addition of leeks and garlic adds depth and aroma, making your kitchen smell divine as it cooks. This dish is designed to serve three, making it ideal for a small gathering or a special family meal.

Ready in just 45 minutes, the preparation is straightforward, allowing you to enjoy the process as much as the meal itself. Each serving contains approximately 459 calories, with a balanced caloric breakdown of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, ensuring you can savor every bite without guilt. Whether you choose to serve it straight from the pan or elegantly plated in a shallow bowl, this Port-braised Lamb Shanks recipe is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons garlic minced pressed
  •  lamb shanks fat trimmed
  •  leek ()
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • pound cranberry-orange relish rinsed thinly sliced (ends discarded)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.7 cup port wine 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Trim root ends, coarse tops, and outer layers from leeks; cut leeks in half lengthwise. Rinse under running water, flipping layers to flush out grit. Coarsely chop.
  2. Pour oil into a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven or ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add leeks and garlic; stir often until leeks are limp, about 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, rinse lamb shanks and pat dry.
  4. Add lamb, 1 cup water, orange slices, port, Cointreau, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to pan. Cover and bring to a simmer.
  5. Transfer pan to a 325 regular or convection oven and bake until lamb is very tender when pierced, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Check occasionally; if pan gets too dry, add water, 1/4 cup at a time, as needed. Uncover and bake until meat is well browned, 10 to 20 minutes longer.
  6. Serve from pan, or spoon into a wide, shallow bowl.
  7. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories459kcal
Protein41.09%
Fat24.78%
Carbs34.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.5
Glycemic Load
8.62
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
32.863912997038%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
3.54mg
Delphinidin
2.08mg
Malvidin
50.58mg
Peonidin
2.1mg
Catechin
5.26mg
Epicatechin
4.03mg
Hesperetin
41.2mg
Naringenin
23.16mg
Luteolin
0.29mg
Kaempferol
1.79mg
Myricetin
0.39mg
Quercetin
1.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:459.06kcal
22.95%
Fat:11.12g
17.1%
Saturated Fat:2.87g
17.96%
Carbohydrates:34.45g
11.48%
Net Carbohydrates:29.63g
10.77%
Sugar:20.62g
22.91%
Cholesterol:127.31mg
42.44%
Sodium:550.5mg
23.93%
Alcohol:8.16g
100%
Alcohol %:2.27%
100%
Protein:41.47g
82.94%
Vitamin C:88.18mg
106.89%
Vitamin B12:4.52µg
75.34%
Zinc:11.22mg
74.8%
Selenium:46.2µg
66%
Vitamin B3:10.59mg
52.96%
Phosphorus:395.34mg
39.53%
Folate:124.04µg
31.01%
Vitamin K:31.28µg
29.79%
Vitamin B6:0.57mg
28.42%
Iron:4.92mg
27.35%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.04%
Vitamin A:1331.28IU
26.63%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.39%
Potassium:879.38mg
25.13%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.37%
Magnesium:83.74mg
20.93%
Fiber:4.82g
19.29%
Copper:0.38mg
18.75%
Vitamin B5:1.8mg
18.05%
Vitamin E:1.94mg
12.92%
Calcium:121.74mg
12.17%
Source:My Recipes