Lamb Shanks with Lemon Couscous Recipe

Lamb shanks are baked until tender, then served over lemon pearl couscous for a fresh and inviting meal.

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Serves
4
Total Time
110
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
90

Ingredients

  • null 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • null 4 lamb shanks, trimmed
  • null 1 tsp. salt
  • null ½ tsp. pepper
  • null 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
  • null 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • null 3 Tbsp. harissa red pepper sauce
  • null 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • null 2 cups chicken stock
  • null 1 cup uncooked RiceSelect® Couscous
  • null 1 lemon, peeled and sliced
  • null 2 Tbsp. fresh mint, chiffonade
  • null 2 Tbsp. butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, season the shanks with salt and pepper, then sear shanks in oil. Brown on all sides, about 4 minutes each side.
  3. Add ginger, garlic, harissa, tomatoes and stock. Cover the dish and bake 1 hour and 30 minutes, until very tender.
  4. Prepare couscous according to package instructions. Add lemons, fresh mint and butter. Stir to combine.
  5. Serve lamb shanks with lemon couscous