These grilled lamb shanks are marinated in a homemade lamb marinade and then grilled to perfection for a tasty entrée! They are easy to make and have minimal prep work involved. Of course, these delicious lamb shanks are perfect for any barbecue or get-together!

Marinated Grilled Lamb Shanks

If you’ve never tried lamb before, you really need to add it to your weekly rotation of proteins! It is simple to make, can be prepared in a wide variety of ways, and is absolutely delicious!

These grilled lamb shanks use a homemade marinade to really take the flavor to the next level. Let them marinate for up to 24 hours for maximum flavor output!

🥘 Grilled Lamb Shanks Ingredients

You can find lamb shanks at any regular grocery store or butcher counter. They sell some that are pre-seasoned, but for this recipe, get lamb shanks that don’t have any seasoning on them.

  • Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Lemon Juice - 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. I enjoy fresh squeezed, but you can use bottled as well.Rosemary - 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary.Pepper - 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.Mint - ½ teaspoon of dried mint.Thyme - ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme.Basil - ¼ teaspoon of dried basil.Parsley - ¼ teaspoon of dried parsley.Salt - One pinch of salt, adjusted to taste.Cayenne (optional) - One pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste, if desired.Lamb Shanks - 4 pounds of lamb shanks.

Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!

🔪 How To Grill Lamb Shanks

I recommend allowing your lamb shanks to marinate overnight if you have the time. Go ahead and grab a bowl, your grill, and grilling utensils!

This recipe is for 6 servings, but you can easily adjust it to suit your needs!

Prepare The Marinade

  • Combine marinade ingredients. In a bowl (or storage bag), add the 2 tablespoons of oil and lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of both rosemary and pepper, ¼ teaspoon each of thyme, basil, and parsley, ½ teaspoon of mint, a pinch of salt, and the optional pinch of cayenne pepper.Mix. Stir until the spices are well combined.Add the lamb. Place your 4 pounds of lamb shanks into the bowl (or bag) with the marinade, ensuring that they are completely submerged.Marinate the lamb. Refrigerate the lamb for at least 1 hour (or overnight) before grilling.

Cook The Lamb Shanks

  • Preheat. When ready, preheat your grill to medium heat (325°-375°F / 163°-191°C) and lightly oil the grates.Grill. Once hot, remove the lamb shanks from the marinade and place them onto the grill. Cook them until the outside has browned and the internal temperature is 125°F (52°C), about 30 minutes per side.Rest. Remove the lamb from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve your lamb shanks with some homemade mint sauce! Add on a side of pan fried sweet potatoes and green beans almondine! Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

  • If you prefer to have your lamb cooked more well-done, leave it on the grill longer (about 30 minutes per extra degree of doneness). For more information, take a look at my guide to lamb cooking doneness. Make sure to discard any excess marinade after your remove your lamb.A meat thermometer is the best way to ensure that your lamb is properly cooked.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. A sealed container is best!

Reheating Grilled Lamb Shanks

For best results, you can reheat these lamb shanks in the oven at 350°F (175°C). 

What Temperature Should Lamb Shanks Be Cooked To? The USDA recommends cooking lamb to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), which is medium-well. However, this can be overcooked for some people depending on their personal taste. Use your best judgment for what is right for you. How Long Do Lamb Shanks Take To Cook? Lamb shanks tend to cook slowly over a longer period of time for tender and juicy meat. The exact amount of time depends on how well done you want your meat to be. In general, it could take about 1-2 hours to cook your lamb shanks. What Spices Go Well With Lamb? I love using this tasty marinade, but you can always try out my lamb dry rub instead! Some great spices that pair well with lamb are chili powder, paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, and rosemary!

🥩 Delicious Lamb Recipes

  • Lamb Breast - You can grill or roast this flavorful lamb breast!Grilled Lamb Chops - These tasty chops feature a fantastic dry rub and are ready in just 20 minutes!Air Fryer Lamb Chops - Break out the air fryer for some insanely simple and delicious lamb chops!Slow Cooker Boneless Leg of Lamb - This delicious dish is super tender, mouthwatering, and flavorful!Roasted Lamb Shanks - For another take on lamb shanks, try out roasting them!Roasted Rack of Lamb - This hands-off dinner is so delicious that you’ll want to make it all the time!

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Grilled Lamb Shanks

These grilled lamb shanks are marinated in a homemade lamb marinade and then grilled to perfection for a tasty entrée! They are easy to make and have minimal prep work involved. Of course, these delicious lamb shanks are perfect for any barbecue or get-together!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 192kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 1 hour Marinade Time 1 hour Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice▢ 1 teaspoon dried rosemary▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper▢ ½ teaspoon dried mint▢ ¼ teaspoon dried thyme▢ ¼ teaspoon dried basil▢ ¼ teaspoon dried parsley▢ 1 pinch salt (to taste)▢ 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)▢ 4 lb lamb shanks

InstructionsPrepare The MarinadeIn a bowl (or storage bag), add your extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, mint, pepper, salt, and the optional cayenne pepper. 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried mint, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch cayenne pepperStir until the spices are well combined.Place your lamb shanks into the bowl (or bag) with the marinade, ensuring that all sides are covered. 4 lb lamb shanksRefrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) before grilling. Cook The Lamb ShanksWhen ready, preheat your grill to medium heat (325°-375°F / 163°-191°C) and lightly oil the grates. Once hot, remove the lamb shanks from the marinade and place them onto the grill. Cook them until the outside has browned and the internal temperature is 125°F (52°C), about 30 minutes per side.Remove the lamb from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Equipment You May NeedMeasuring SpoonsBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling Utensils Notes If you prefer to have your lamb cooked more well-done, leave it on the grill longer (about 30 minutes per extra degree of doneness). For more information, take a look at my guide to lamb cooking doneness.  Make sure to discard any excess marinade after your remove your lamb. A meat thermometer is the best way to ensure that your lamb is properly cooked. To store: Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat: You can reheat these lamb shanks in the oven at 350°F (175°C). 

NutritionCalories: 192kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 86mg (29%) | Sodium: 105mg (5%) | Potassium: 306mg (9%) | Fiber: 0.2g (1%) | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 16mg (2%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best grilled lamb shanks recipe, grilled lamb shanks, grilled lamb shanks ingredients, hot to cook lamb shanks on the grill, how to grill lamb shanks, lamb recipes, marinated grilled lamb shanks Course Lamb Dishes, Main Course, summer grillingCuisine American

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The USDA recommends cooking lamb to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), which is medium-well. However, this can be overcooked for some people depending on their personal taste. Use your best judgment for what is right for you.

How Long Do Lamb Shanks Take To Cook? Lamb shanks tend to cook slowly over a longer period of time for tender and juicy meat. The exact amount of time depends on how well done you want your meat to be. In general, it could take about 1-2 hours to cook your lamb shanks.

What Spices Go Well With Lamb? I love using this tasty marinade, but you can always try out my lamb dry rub instead! Some great spices that pair well with lamb are chili powder, paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, and rosemary!

Lamb shanks tend to cook slowly over a longer period of time for tender and juicy meat. The exact amount of time depends on how well done you want your meat to be. In general, it could take about 1-2 hours to cook your lamb shanks.

I love using this tasty marinade, but you can always try out my lamb dry rub instead! Some great spices that pair well with lamb are chili powder, paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, and rosemary!

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Grilled Lamb Shanks

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 192kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 1 hour

Marinade Time 1 hour

Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice▢ 1 teaspoon dried rosemary▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper▢ ½ teaspoon dried mint▢ ¼ teaspoon dried thyme▢ ¼ teaspoon dried basil▢ ¼ teaspoon dried parsley▢ 1 pinch salt (to taste)▢ 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)▢ 4 lb lamb shanks

InstructionsPrepare The MarinadeIn a bowl (or storage bag), add your extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, mint, pepper, salt, and the optional cayenne pepper. 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried mint, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch cayenne pepperStir until the spices are well combined.Place your lamb shanks into the bowl (or bag) with the marinade, ensuring that all sides are covered. 4 lb lamb shanksRefrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) before grilling. Cook The Lamb ShanksWhen ready, preheat your grill to medium heat (325°-375°F / 163°-191°C) and lightly oil the grates. Once hot, remove the lamb shanks from the marinade and place them onto the grill. Cook them until the outside has browned and the internal temperature is 125°F (52°C), about 30 minutes per side.Remove the lamb from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Equipment You May NeedMeasuring SpoonsBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling Utensils

Notes If you prefer to have your lamb cooked more well-done, leave it on the grill longer (about 30 minutes per extra degree of doneness). For more information, take a look at my guide to lamb cooking doneness.  Make sure to discard any excess marinade after your remove your lamb. A meat thermometer is the best way to ensure that your lamb is properly cooked. To store: Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat: You can reheat these lamb shanks in the oven at 350°F (175°C). 

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 86mg (29%) | Sodium: 105mg (5%) | Potassium: 306mg (9%) | Fiber: 0.2g (1%) | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 16mg (2%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

Course Lamb Dishes, Main Course, summer grillingCuisine American

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