Lamb Shanks With Merlot and Garlic Recipe

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Lamb Shanks With Merlot and Garlic
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Trim off any excess fat from the lamb shanks.
  3. Sprinkle the shanks with the salt and pepper.
  4. Spread the flour on a plate and turn the shanks in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  5. In a large, heavy ovenproof pot over high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  6. Add the shanks (in batches, if necessary) and brown well on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer the shanks to a plate.
  8. Wipe out the pot.
  9. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pot over medium-high heat.
  10. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, 3-4 minutes.
  11. Return the shanks to the pot along with the potatoes, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, wine, and stock.
  12. Bring to a boil, cover, and transfer to the oven.
  13. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and continue to bake until the Iamb is very tender, about 30 minutes longer.
  14. Transfer the shanks to a platter.
  15. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes and carrots to the platter.
  16. Cover and keep warm.
  17. Using a large spoon, skim off any fat from the surface of the sauce remaining in the pot.
  18. Lift out and discard the bay leaves and the thyme.
  19. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
  20. Cook the sauce until it reduces and is lightly thickened, 3-5 minutes.
  21. Pour the sauce around the meat.
  22. Sprinkle the meat and vegetables with the parsley and mint.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 399.41 Kcal (1672 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.98g 26%
Cholesterol 1.8mg 1%
Sodium 761.66mg 32%
Potassium 1025.78mg 22%
Total Carbs 47.06g 16%
Sugars 8.63g 35%
Dietary Fiber 5.32g 21%
Protein 6.91g 14%
Vitamin C 31.3mg 52%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 44%
Iron 114.3mg 635%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.55 Kcal (383 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.89g 26%
Cholesterol 0.41mg 1%
Sodium 174.58mg 32%
Potassium 235.12mg 22%
Total Carbs 10.79g 16%
Sugars 1.98g 35%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 21%
Protein 1.58g 14%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 52%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 44%
Iron 26.2mg 635%
Calcium 17.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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