British Lamb Shank with Rosemary and Garlic
British Lamb Shank with Rosemary and Garlic is a classic, hearty dish from the United Kingdom, featuring a slow-braised lamb shank. The key ingredients typically include the lamb shank itself, fresh rosemary, garlic, onions, carrots, and a rich stock or red wine for braising.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, making it a low-carb, high-protein option. It is an excellent source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12, with a typical serving containing roughly 450-550 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.2 mcg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Phosphorus | 310 mg |
| Selenium | 38 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 lamb shank with sauce (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish represents the traditional British method of slow-cooking tougher cuts of meat to achieve tenderness, a hallmark of rustic home cooking. Nutritionally, the collagen from the bone-in shank breaks down into gelatin during cooking, which is beneficial for joint and gut health.
