Description
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of Moroccan Lamb Shoulder with Apricots and Almonds. This heartwarming dish features tender lamb slow-braised to perfection, paired with sweet apricots and crunchy almonds, creating a delightful symphony of textures. Ideal for family gatherings or special occasions, this recipe showcases aromatic spices that fill your kitchen with an inviting fragrance, making every meal memorable. Easy to prepare, you’ll impress your guests while savoring each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs lamb shoulder, bone-in
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping dried apricots and slicing the onion. Mince the garlic.
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add oil. Sear the lamb shoulder on all sides until browned (about 5 minutes per side).
- Remove the lamb and sauté sliced onions in the same pot until softened (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Return the lamb to the pot, add chopped apricots and toasted almonds.
- Season with spices: insert cinnamon stick and sprinkle ground cumin, coriander, ginger, ground cinnamon, and smoked paprika.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; braise for about 3 hours or until the lamb is fork-tender.
- Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg