The ultimate lamb shank recipe collection
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- Spiced lamb shanks with almonds and feta
- Lamb shanks massaman
- Slow cooker lamb shanks with tomato, chilli and fetta
- Lamb shank osso buco
- Moroccan lamb shanks with polenta & white beans
- Braised lamb shanks with white bean purée
- Lamb shanks with risoni and tomato
- Maple syrup-glazed lamb shanks
- Lamb shank, fennel and vegetable soup
- Baked lamb shanks with orzo
- Lamb shanks and eggplant stew
- Lamb shanks with lentils and pancetta
- Lamb shanks with vegetables
- Red curry lamb shanks
- Oven-braised lamb shanks
- Lamb shanks bourguignon
- David’s lamb shanks
- Lamb shanks in five-spice, tamarind and ginger
- Lamb shank and barley soup
- Braised lamb shanks with mushroom risotto
- Lamb shank & bean ragu
- Lemon and ginger lamb shanks with broad beans
- Lamb shanks and lentils
- Braised lamb shanks with tzatziki and tomato salad
- Lamb shank and spinach korma curry
- Lamb shank recipe tips
- What cooking method is best for lamb shanks?
- What to pair with lamb shanks?
Lamb shanks are one of the most irresistible meats when cooked well, and are best enjoyed falling off the bone and swimming in sauce. So if you’re looking for lamb shank recipe inspiration, we’ve pulled together our favourites here – from Moroccan braised lamb shanks to curries, stews and a classic red wine number.
Find recipes for slow cooker lamb shanks and massaman lamb shanks, plus a crowd pleasing lamb shank and barley soup. There are also three lamb shanks ideas from Julie Goodwin.

Spiced lamb shanks with almonds and feta
Spiced lamb shanks with almonds and feta

Rustic Italian lamb shanks with barley

Julie Goodwin's curried lamb shanks

lamb shanks massaman
Lamb shanks massaman

Slow cooker lamb shanks with tomato, chilli and fetta
Slow cooker lamb shanks with tomato, chilli and fetta

Lamb osso buco
Lamb shank osso buco

Slow-cooked lamb shank pie

tomato-braised lamb shanks with creamy polenta

Slow cooker lamb shanks

Lamb shanks with mash and silverbeet

Julie Goodwin's slow-cooked lamb shank recipe

Winter lamb shank and vegetable soup

Julie Goodwin's lamb cacciatore

Lamb shank stew with creamy mash

moroccan lamb shanks with polenta & white beans
Moroccan lamb shanks with polenta & white beans

Lamb shanks recipe

Braised lamb shanks with white bean puree
Braised lamb shanks with white bean purée

Slow-cooked thai lamb shanks

LAMB SHANKS WITH RISONI AND TOMATO
Lamb shanks with risoni and tomato

Maple syrup-glazed lamb shanks
Maple syrup-glazed lamb shanks

LAMB SHANK, FENNEL AND VEGETABLE SOUP
Lamb shank, fennel and vegetable soup

lamb shanks in chilli sauce

BAKED LAMB SHANKS WITH ORZO
Baked lamb shanks with orzo

Lamb shanks and eggplant stew
Lamb shanks and eggplant stew

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Lamb shanks with lentils and pancetta

Lamb Shanks with vegetables
Lamb shanks with vegetables

Red curry lamb shanks
Red curry lamb shanks

Oven-braised Lamb Shanks
Oven-braised lamb shanks

MOROCCANLAMBSHANKS

lamb shanks bourguignon
Lamb shanks bourguignon

David's lamb shanks
David’s lamb shanks

Lamb shanks in five-spice, taramind and ginger roast
Lamb shanks in five-spice, tamarind and ginger

rosemaryscented lamb shanks with almond couscous

LAMB & BARLEY SOUP
Lamb shank and barley soup

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Braised lamb shanks with mushroom risotto

LAMB SHANK & BEAN RAGU
Lamb shank & bean ragu

LAMB SHANK SHEPHERD´S PIE

POMEGRANATE-GLAZED LAMB SHANKS

LEMON AND GINGER LAMB SHANKS WITH BROAD BEANS
Lemon and ginger lamb shanks with broad beans

lamb shanks and lentils
Lamb shanks and lentils

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH TZATZIKI AND TOMATO SALAD
Braised lamb shanks with tzatziki and tomato salad

lamb shank and spinach korma curry
Lamb shank and spinach korma curry
Lamb shank recipe tips
- When you’re choosing your recipe, check that you have all the cooking implements you need. If not, you can add them to your shopping list or choose a different recipe.
- Get your lamb shanks as close to the cooking day as possible. According to the CSIRO, meat (other than poultry) can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days. But the temperature needs to be correct and it’s better to be safe than sorry.
- Take note of the cooking time and amount of liquid needed for the recipe, but remember to check it as cooking time can vary depending on the equipment (dishes, oven, slow cooker etc).
- If your lamb shanks haven’t cooked enough, just put them back on to cook a little longer. You can also add extra liquid if needed.
What cooking method is best for lamb shanks?
Lamb shanks are a tougher cut of meat meaning once cooked for a long time over a low heat all that tough collagen breaks down to create a rich and buttery fall-apart meat. So, the great thing about lamb shanks is that you can not over cook them. All that will happen is that the meat becomes extra tender and no longer attached to the bone. Depending on the dish, this can actually be helpful.
The most important thing to remember is to brown your lamb as well as you can. Shanks are a difficult shape to brown evenly, but do your best as this browning is the key to creating a rich flavour base for your lamb dish – or any other protein that’s slow cooked in a braising liquid.
What to pair with lamb shanks?
Some classic lamb shank pairings include tomatoes, green beans, potato and red wine. There are also delicious recipes that use pomegranate, lentils and curry. If you’re using a lamb shank recipe, it will give you ingredients to pair with them for a delicious meal.