ROASTED LAMB SHANKS

Lamb shanks are very moist, flavorful and an affordable cut of meat. They're perfect for entertaining a larger crowd since no carving or slicing in necessary. Roasting really makes things super simple. Here's what you will need to create this deliciousness at home:

📝 Ingredients

• 8 lamb shanks, rinsed and dried
• 16-20 garlic cloves, peeled
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• For the dry spices:
• 2 teaspoons granulated onion powder, or more
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 cup olive oil, plus a little more
• 1 heaping tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 cup of water

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 450 °F, 230 °C.
2. 2Spread the garlic cloves on the bottom of...: Spread the garlic cloves on the bottom of the roasting pan to create a bed for the lamb shanks.
3. 3Place the lamb shanks on top of the...: Place the lamb shanks on top of the garlic. Drizzle some olive oil over them. Season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
4. 4Combine all of the dry spices together and...: Combine all of the dry spices together and mix. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb shanks with the spices.
5. 5Place in the preheated oven uncovered for 30-35...: Place in the preheated oven uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the lamb gets a nice brownish color.
6. 6Reduce the oven temperature to 350 °F, 180...: Reduce the oven temperature to 350 °F, 180 °C.
7. 7Remove the lamb from the oven.
8. 8Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice...: Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice and oregano. Pour over the lamb with a cup of water. Place a piece of parchment paper over the lamb and aluminum foil on top of that to seal.
9. 9Roast for 2 and 1/2 hours or until...: Roast for 2 and 1/2 hours or until the meat is very soft and falling off the bone.
10. 10Serve with Mediterranean Rice Pilaf, Roasted potatoes, or...: Serve with Mediterranean Rice Pilaf, Roasted potatoes, or your favorite sides. Enjoy!