Rosemary-Braised Lamb Shanks with Mascarpone Polenta (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Rosemary-Braised Lamb Shanks with Mascarpone Polenta (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. Mascarpone Cheese Polenta:
  2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour and Essence. Season the lamb liberally with salt and pepper, then dredge the lamb shanks in the seasoned flour, shaking to remove any excess. In a large Dutch oven, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat until hot. Add the lamb shanks, in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding, and cook until well-browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the shanks from the pan and set aside. Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pan, and cook, stirring, until soft and caramelized around the edges, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to deglaze the pan. Cook until reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the rosemary, thyme, chicken broth, beef broth, and reserved shanks and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, season with salt and pepper, cover tightly, and cook, turning the meat occasionally, until the meat is tender and falling from the bone, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  3. For the mascarpone polenta:
  4. In a large saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil. Add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt and white pepper. Very gradually, add the polenta in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently with a heavy wooden spoon until thick and creamy, 20 to 30 minutes. Add the heavy cream and mascarpone to the polenta and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes longer, or until smooth, thick and creamy. Keep warm until ready to serve the shanks.
  5. When the lamb shanks are very tender and beginning to fall from the bone, remove them from the braising liquid using a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate, cover with foil to keep warm, and set aside. Bring the braising liquid to a boil and cook until reduced to sauce consistency and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Adjust seasoning if necessary and remove from the heat.
  6. To serve, spoon the polenta into 4 large bowls. Top each with a lamb shank and spoon the sauce over the lamb. Place the tips of the rosemary sprigs in an open flame until ignited; blow out the flames and garnish each plate with a smoking rosemary sprig.
  7. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  8. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  9. 2 tablespoons salt
  10. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  11. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  12. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  13. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  14. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  15. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  16. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  17. Yield: 2/3 cup
  18. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 965.04 Kcal (4040 kJ)
Calories from fat 552.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.38g 94%
Cholesterol 104.29mg 35%
Sodium 935.74mg 39%
Potassium 900.28mg 19%
Total Carbs 65.68g 22%
Sugars 10.32g 41%
Dietary Fiber 5.21g 21%
Protein 16.94g 34%
Vitamin C 21.3mg 35%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 50%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 329.8mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 102.39 Kcal (429 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.51g 94%
Cholesterol 11.07mg 35%
Sodium 99.28mg 39%
Potassium 95.52mg 19%
Total Carbs 6.97g 22%
Sugars 1.1g 41%
Dietary Fiber 0.55g 21%
Protein 1.8g 34%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 50%
Iron 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 33%

* 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

  • 23.6
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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