Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Reduction

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Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Reduction is a classic, hearty dish featuring slow-braised lamb shanks cooked in a rich sauce of red wine, aromatic vegetables, and herbs. Originating from European culinary traditions, particularly French and Italian cuisine, it transforms a tough cut of meat into a tender, flavorful centerpiece.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, providing essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins. A typical serving contains roughly 500-700 calories, depending on the cut of lamb and the amount of sauce used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	580 kcal
Protein	48 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	5.5 mg
Zinc	8.2 mg
Vitamin B12	4.8 mcg
Phosphorus	320 mg
Potassium	680 mg
Selenium	38 mcg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg

Per 1 lamb shank with sauce (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the principle of 'slow food,' where patient cooking transforms humble ingredients into a luxurious meal. Nutritionally, lamb is a good source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid studied for its potential health benefits.