Easter Recipes: Traditional Roasted Lamb Shank with Vegetables & Brazilian Baked Cod

Easter marks the end of Lent and commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, while for people it's also a chance to sample lamb and other seasonal delicacies. Once the painted Easter eggs are perfectly hidden in the garden, it's time to decide on the recipes in the kitchen.

In this article, we’ll explore two Easter recipes that are sure to impress your guests and add some extra joy to your Easter festivities.

Roasted Lamb Shanks with Vegetables

Roasting lamb shanks is a traditional Easter ritual in many cultures, symbolizing the Passover lamb that was sacrificed in the Old Testament. The flavors infused in the lamb from slow cooking it in a blend of herbs and spices bring forth a delectable feast for friends and family around the dinner table. This dish creates a beautifully tender and flavorful centerpiece, perfect for any Easter gathering.

Ingredients (6 persons): 1 leg of lamb, 500g carrot, 500g zucchini, 80g shallot, 2 tsp paprika, 8 cl peanut oil, 2 tbsp honey, 2 sprigs rosemary, salt, 200g pepper , 5 cloves garlic.

Steps:

1. Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine pepper, honey, paprika, peanut oil, shallot, garlic, salt, and a pinch of rosemary. Place the leg of lamb on a large plate and spread the marinade evenly over the leg of lamb. Wrap the marinated leg of lamb in plastic wrap and rest in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Smad 22.5 Cu.ft french door refrigerator with adjustable shelves offer you flexible space to store big items like lamb legs.
2. Prepare the vegetables: In a baking dish, arrange the sliced zucchini and carrots in alternating regular scales. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. You can also add 1-2 cloves of garlic according to taste.
3. Preheat the oven at 220°C(428℉). Take the marinated lamb shank out of the refrigerator, and spread the remaining marinade on the bottom of the dish over the carrots and zucchini on the baking sheet. 
4. Cook and serve: Stack the lamb shanks over the carrots and zucchini, and place the remaining rosemary sprigs over the lamb shanks. Put the baking tray in the oven for 40·50 minutes, take it out and let it stand for 5 minutes before eating.
5. Arrangement: After cooling, shell the eggs and cut the baguette into strips. Form a crown with the salad in the center of the plate and place the shelled egg in the center. Slice an egg and sprinkle with fresh goat cheese, chives or pepper. Serve with prepared toppings on the side.

 

Brazilian Bacalhau 

Bacalhau cod was originally a delicacy introduced to Brasil by the Portuguese. One of the most common recipes is the Bacalhoada cod dish, in which the fish is cooked with vegetables. Many Brazilian families were inspired by traditional Portuguese recipes, which evolved into Brazilian Easter recipes, which are now must-order menus in restaurants of star hotels

Ingredients：

Porto cod, ½ kilo potatoes, 1 clove of garlic, 1 cup olive oil, 2 onions Salt, parsley and white pepper to taste, 150 g black olives

Steps：

1. Rinse the salt cod gently, and then soak itin cold water in refrigerator for at least 2 days, change the water 4 times a day;
2. Boil the fish, then clean and cut into pieces;
3. Boil the potatoes in the cod water;
4. Then place the eggs in a separate pot and let them boil for at least ten minutes. Eggs cut into slices for later use;
5. Saute onion and garlic with ⅓ olive oil until golden; set aside;
6. In a heatproof baking dish, coat with butter, then add potatoes, cod and eggs, after which, sprinklewith onions and olives. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with the remaining olive oil and bake in the oven at 220°C(428℉) for about 20 minutes; SMAD Countertop Oven with 360° convection even heating technology holds the best flavor for your cooking.
7. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Easter is a time to come together and celebrate life and renewal. Whether it’s traditional recipes like roasted lamb shanks, or international favorites like Brazilian Bacalhau, the food we share is a symbol of our connections and memories. So as you prepare your Easter feast, savor the flavors, appreciate the traditions, and cherish the moments with your loved ones. Hop into Easter with SMAD kitchen appliances and recipes!