Osso Buco with Gremolata
A traditional garnish for osso buco, gremolata is sprinkled over the veal shanks at the end of cooking or is offered at the table to season individual portions of the finished dish. The heat releases the oils from the gremolata, distributing its fresh flavor. To make gremolata, in a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, the finely grated zest of 1 lemon and 2 garlic cloves, minced. Stir to blend. Makes about 1/2 cup.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Wine | 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) | 25 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Rosemary | 1 tsp dried (1.2g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Veal | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 6 veal shanks, about 6 lb. total, cut crosswise 1
- inch thick
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 2 Tbs. veal demi-glace
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- Gremolata (see headnote) for serving