Australian Lamb Shanks with Mint Sauce
Australian Lamb Shanks with Mint Sauce is a hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring tender lamb shanks braised in a savory broth, traditionally served with a vibrant, fresh mint sauce. The dish typically includes lamb shanks, onions, garlic, stock, and herbs, with the mint sauce made from fresh mint, vinegar, and sugar. It is a classic of Australian and broader British-influenced cuisine, popular in home cooking and pubs.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, providing key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins. A typical serving contains roughly 500-700 calories, depending on portion size and sauce richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 620 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 45 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 4.2 mg |
| Zinc | 8.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Selenium | 32 mcg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
Per 1 lamb shank with sauce (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pairing of rich, slow-cooked lamb with a sharp, sweet mint sauce is a classic Australian adaptation of British culinary traditions, balancing hearty meat with a refreshing condiment. Nutritionally, lamb is an excellent source of bioavailable iron and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a beneficial fatty acid.
