Braised Lamb Shanks With Fresh Herbs  Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 5 pounds lamb shanks (5 to 6 shanks)
• Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
• 1 large sweet onion (white or red), peeled, halved and thinly sliced
• 8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, coarsely cracked
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
• 2 bunches scallions, finely chopped (white and green parts)
• 2 cups chopped spicy greens such as mustard greens, mizuna, arugula, or radish tops
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro (tender stems and leaves only)
• 1 cup chopped parsley (tender stems and leaves only)
• 1 cup chopped mint or dill or a combination (tender stems and leaves only)
• 1/2 cup chopped tarragon (tender stems and leaves only)
• 1/2 cup chopped chives
• About 1 cup chicken or lamb stock, or water
• 2 to 3 tablespoons dried currants (optional)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Fresh lemon juice, as needed (optional)