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Lamb Shank Recipe

by Adam Dodd on Oct 11, 2022

Grilled Lamb Shanks with Honey and Herb Marinade

Ready in about: 2 hours 20 minutes

Serves: 6

These grilled lamb shanks are coated in a fragrant herb marinade and basted with a sweet and tangy honey-lemon sauce. They make a flavourful option for a barbecue or special outdoor meal.

Ingredients

Lamb

- 1 lamb shank (4 lb each, as listed in the original recipe)

Herb Marinade

3 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp dried basil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ tsp dried parsley
½ tsp dried mint
1 tsp dried rosemary
¼ tsp ground thyme
2 tbsp ground black pepper

Honey-Lemon Basting Sauce

2 tbsp honey
¼ cup lemon juice

How to Prepare Grilled Lamb Shanks

1. Prepare the Lamb

Use a sharp chef knife to cut criss-cross slits into the lamb shanks, approximately 1 inch apart and ½ inch deep. Arrange the lamb in a shallow dish.

2. Marinate the Lamb

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, mint, black pepper, salt and cayenne pepper. Brush the marinade evenly over the lamb.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3. Prepare the Basting Sauce

Whisk the honey and lemon juice together in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.

4. Grill and Baste

Preheat an outdoor BBQ to medium heat and lightly oil the grill.

Place the lamb on the grill and baste with the honey-lemon mixture every 15 minutes while cooking. Continue until the lamb is browned and reaches the appropriate internal temperature for safe consumption.

Cooking time: The original recipe states approximately 30 minutes per side. Actual cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of the lamb.

Final Thoughts

These herb-marinated lamb shanks combine savoury spices with a sweet honey-lemon glaze. Serve them at a barbecue with your favourite sides for a flavourful meal.

Tags: lamb, shank

Lamb Shank Recipe

Grilled Lamb Shanks with Honey and Herb Marinade

Ingredients