Pat dry lamb and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides of the lamb shanks
On medium high heat, add olive oil and brown shanks on all sides, then remove and set aside
Lower heat to medium, add onions, celery and carrot. Cook slowly for 8-10 minutes till lightly caramelised. Add garlic and tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes
Pour wine, scraping thoroughly and reduce by half. Once reduced, add stock, herbs and return the lamb shanks. Liquid should cover ¾ of the shanks
Bring to gentle simmer, cover and place in oven at 160 degrees Celsius for 3 hours, turning once or twice throughout cooking process
Remove lamb, strain liquid and reduce till it turns thick like a sauce
Pour hot stock over couscous in bowl and cover with clingfilm for 5 minutes. Fold in other ingredients and taste for seasoning
Serve and enjoy
