Braised Lamb Neck with Lemon, Olives & Warm Spices
Braised Lamb Neck with Lemon, Olives & Warm Spices is a comforting dish that brings warmth and rich flavors to your dining table. This slow-cooked delight showcases tender lamb neck infused with aromatic spices, zesty lemon, and briny olives, creating a unique blend that elevates any meal. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this recipe is designed to impress while being easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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 grape juice or water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Slice the onion and smash the garlic cloves.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear lamb neck slices until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove lamb and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Return the lamb to the pot with preserved lemon quarters and olives. Add spices: cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Pour in the grape juice or water; bring to a simmer then cover with a lid.
- Reduce heat to low and braise gently for 2-3 hours until the lamb is tender.
- Serve hot over rice or alongside crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg