Lamb Shank Sandwich Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Have you tried grilling or roasting lamb shank, otherwise known as the shins of a leg of lamb? Although it can be a little tough, the shank is actually very flavorful and can be melting-off-the-bone delicious if prepared correctly. The ideal way to cook a lamb shank is to braise it which will break down all the connective tissue. Simply season the meat with salt and pepper, sear it on all sides in a dutch oven pot on the stove, add a couple of onions, a few cloves of garlic, fresh herbs, beef stock, and maybe a touch of red wine. Then place it in the oven for a couple of hours until the lamb is tender. When first cooked, definitely serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or polenta but store the leftover lamb in the fridge for some delicious sandwiches the next day. You'll want to slice the meat very thinly which will be easier to do when it's cold out of the fridge. Once sliced, you can heat it or just eat at room temperature. Pile the slices of lamb onto a soft round of pita, naan, or your favorite flatbread along with chopped vegetables, fresh parsley or even mint, and a great sauce. Tzatziki would be traditional with lamb, but this recipe for a creamy yogurt-based tahini sauce makes a delicious change. Wrap these sandwiches up for lunch on the go or a picnic in the park.

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Ingredients for Lamb Shank Sandwich Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon Sesame paste
  • 1 tablespoon Plain Greek Style Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1/2 Clove Garlic
  • As required Salt and ground black pepper
  • As required Cooked lamb shank
  • 1/2 cup Lettuce or baby spinach
  • 1 Rounds pita or naan bread
  • 1/2 Tomato
  • 0.13 Seedless english cucumber
  • 0.13 cup Parsley
Nutrition
value
165
calories per serving
8 g Fat8 g Protein15 g Carbs7 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    8g
  • Protein
    8g
  • Carbs
    15g
  • Fiber
    7g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    15g
  • Protein
    8g
  • Fiber
    7g

Fats

  • Fat
    8g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    408mg
  • Iron
    6mg
  • Vitamin A
    3135mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    182mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    73mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    159mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    153mg
  • Selenium
    12mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats