Description
Braised Lamb Neck with Lemon, Olives & Warm Spices is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. This recipe features succulent lamb neck slowly braised to perfection with a delightful blend of preserved lemons, savory olives, and aromatic spices. The result is a rich, flavorful dish that is both satisfying and impressive—ideal for impressing guests or indulging in a well-deserved treat. Serve it over grains or with crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce, making every bite an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs lamb neck slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 preserved lemon, quartered
- 3/4 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or water
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by slicing the onion and smashing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear lamb neck slices until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes), then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add preserved lemon, olives, spices, and bay leaves; stir to combine.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine or water, scraping any browned bits.
- Return seared lamb to the pot, ensuring it's submerged in liquid.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 3 hours until tender.
- Let rest before serving with preferred sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg