Herb-Grilled Lamb Shanks with Honey-Lemon Glaze
This grilled lamb shank is coated in a fragrant herb marinade of rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, and mint, balanced with lemon juice, honey, olive oil, black pepper, and a touch of cayenne. Grilling brings out the lamb’s rich flavor while the marinade adds bright citrus, gentle sweetness, and warming spice, making it a fitting centerpiece for a relaxed dinner or outdoor gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herb-Grilled Lamb Shanks with Honey-Lemon Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut slits in the lamb shank in a criss-cross pattern about 1 inch apart and 1/2 inch deep; place it in a shallow dish.
- 2
Whisk olive oil, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, mint, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; brush the mixture evenly over the lamb shank. Refrigerate the lamb for at least 1 hour.
- 3
Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Stir lemon juice and honey together in a small bowl until smooth.
- 5
Cook the lamb shank on the preheated grill, basting every 15 minutes with the lemon juice mixture, until browned on the outside and red in the center, about 30 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C).
- Calories 776.56 kcal High 39%
- Protein 80.28 g Good Source 161%
- Carbohydrate 11.31 g 4%
- Total Fat 44.16 g High 57%
- Saturated Fat 16.38 g High 82%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 272.19 mg High 91%
- Sodium 201.69 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.93 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 8.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.1 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 6.44 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 1042.41 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 2.17 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Herb Grilled Lamb Shanks with Honey Lemon Glaze is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, and Dried Mint. Each serving provides about 776.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herb-Grilled Lamb Shanks with Honey-Lemon Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Mint, Dried Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herb-Grilled Lamb Shanks with Honey-Lemon Glaze?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 776.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herb-Grilled Lamb Shanks with Honey-Lemon Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Herb-Grilled Lamb Shanks with Honey-Lemon Glaze healthy?
- Herb-Grilled Lamb Shanks with Honey-Lemon Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 776.56 calories and 80.28 g of protein, or 161% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 201.69 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.38 g (82% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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