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Greek-Style Lamb Kebabs

Here's how you make Greek-Style Lamb Kebabs
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 4.20h
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 5 pounds boneless shoulder leg of lamb (2 legs of lamb, 2 1/2 lbs each leg, cut into 1-inch cubes, with some of the fat still attached)
  • 8 breads (512 grams) pita breads (warmed, for serving)
  • FOR FETA SPREAD
  • 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 4 ounces yogurt (1/2 cup Greek-style)
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, minced (tops)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste (depending on the saltiness of the feta)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • FOR THE LAMB KEBABS

  • Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, mint, salt, cumin, paprika, pepper, and olive oil. Stir well.

  • Step 2: Add the lamb and toss to coat it with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 - 4 hours.

  • Step 3: Soak the bamboo skewers in warm water for about 1 hour before assembling the kebabs. (This step is important! This will prevent the skewers from burning on the grill).

  • Step 4: Preheat the grill to high, and lightly oil the grate.

  • Step 5: Thread the lamb onto the soaked skewers, and place them on the grill.

  • Step 6: Cook, turning frequently to promote even browning for 12 - 14 minutes.

  • Step 7: Wrap a pita bread around the meat on a skewer, and while holding the bread firmly around the meat, twist the skewer out of the meat.

  • Step 8: Drizzle the meat with feta spread to your liking. Repeat with the remaining pitas and skewers, and enjoy!

  • FOR THE FETA SPREAD

  • Step 9: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, and stir to blend well.

  • Step 10: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to allow the flavors to blend.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • 8 - 10 bamboo skewers

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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