Confit Lamb Shanks with Orange, Saffron and Honey by @lesgourmandisesdeloubna

2h50

4 servings

🍖

4

Lamb shank

🧃

30 cl

Orange juice

🫙

Saffron

🍯

3 tbsp

Honey

🫒

3 tbsp

Olive oil

🧄

4 cloves

Garlic

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🍊

4

Orange slice

🫙

4

Star anise

🥔

Potato

  1. Step
    • Orange juice
    • Saffron
    • Honey

    Prepare the marinade with freshly squeezed orange juice, saffron infused in a little hot water, honey, olive oil, garlic cloves, Camargue salt and pepper.

  2. Massage
    • Lamb shank

    Massage the lamb shanks by hand with the marinade.

  3. Wrap
    • Lamb shank
    • Orange slice
    • Star anise

    Wrap each lamb shank individually in parchment paper with the marinade, one orange slice and one star anise.

  4. Fold

    Fold the parchment paper closed at the top so the juice stays at the bottom and does not escape.

  5. Wrap

    Wrap each parchment parcel in aluminum foil.

  6. Bake
    • Lamb shank

    Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 200°C, then 2 hours at 160°C.

  7. Step
    • Lamb shank

    Turn the lamb shanks over briefly in the oven to brown them.

  8. Serve
    • Potato

    Serve with crispy potatoes, or any side you like.

Confit Lamb Shanks with Orange, Saffron and Honey by @lesgourmandisesdeloubna

2h50

4 servings

🍖

4

Lamb shank

🧃

30 cl

Orange juice

🫙

Saffron

🍯

3 tbsp

Honey

🫒

3 tbsp

Olive oil

🧄

4 cloves

Garlic

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🍊

4

Orange slice

🫙

4

Star anise

🥔

Potato

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Prepare the marinade with freshly squeezed orange juice, saffron infused in a little hot water, honey, olive oil, garlic cloves, Camargue salt and pepper.

    🧃Orange juice
    🫙Saffron
    🍯Honey
    🫒Olive oil
    🧄Garlic
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🥣Mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/8

    Massage the lamb shanks by hand with the marinade.

    🍖Lamb shank
    🥣Mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/8

    Wrap each lamb shank individually in parchment paper with the marinade, one orange slice and one star anise.

    🍖Lamb shank
    🍊Orange slice
    🫙Star anise
    📜Parchment paper

  4. Step 4/8

    Fold the parchment paper closed at the top so the juice stays at the bottom and does not escape.

    📜Parchment paper

  5. Step 5/8

    Wrap each parchment parcel in aluminum foil.

    🧻Aluminum foil

  6. Step 6/8

    Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 200°C, then 2 hours at 160°C.

    🍖Lamb shank
    🍳Baking tray

  7. Step 7/8

    Turn the lamb shanks over briefly in the oven to brown them.

    🍖Lamb shank

  8. Step 8/8

    Serve with crispy potatoes, or any side you like.

    🥔Potato

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Fruit, Spices, Sweeteners, Oils, Vegetables

Ingredients

Lamb shank, Orange juice, Saffron, Honey, Olive oil, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Orange slice, Star anise, Potato

Notes

Orange juice (freshly squeezed, about 3 oranges, not bottled juice), Saffron (a few pistils, infused in hot water), Salt (Camargue salt, amount not given), Pepper (freshly ground, amount not given), Potato (crispy potatoes served as a side, amount not given, optional accompaniment)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High-Protein, Paleo, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, soy-free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Calories

520 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 38g, Carbohydrates: 20g, Fat: 30g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 15g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 3.5mg, Zinc: 5mg, Potassium: 550mg, Sodium: 480mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 35mg, Vitamin B12: 2.5µg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

2 hours 30 minutes

Overall

2 hours 50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Mixing bowl, Parchment paper, Aluminum foil, Baking tray

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Birthday, Easter, Special Occasion, Family Gathering

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@lesgourmandisesdeloubna

Origin

Cuisine

French, Mediterranean

Geographic

France, Camargue

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Fall-off-the-bone, Juicy

Flavors

Citrus, Sweet, Savory, Aromatic, Spiced

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

refrigerated leftovers : 3 days (store in an airtight container,reheat thoroughly before serving), frozen leftovers : 2 months (store in an airtight freezer-safe container,thaw in the fridge before reheating)