Grilled Lamb Skewers
Created by Mikekey on March 19, 2012
- Servings: 3
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 5m
- Recipe #4930
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion (peeled and quartered)
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Saffron, pinch of threads (or substitute 1/4 teaspoon turmeric)
- 1 1/4 pounds lamb (lamb loin, trimmed cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoon oil (olive oil)
- Pita, warmed with Greek-style plain yogurt for serving
How to Make
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Step 1: In a blender, combine the onion, garlic, parsley sprigs, lemon zest, lemon juice, allspice, salt and saffron (turmeric) and puree until smooth.
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Step 2: Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag, add the cubed lamb and turn to coat. Seal the bag, pressing out any air. Refrigerate the lamb for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.
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Step 3: Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Drain the lamb, shaking off the excess marinade.
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Step 4: Thread the lamb onto 4 long skewers, leaving a bit of room between the cubes. Brush the lamb with the oil and grill over high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, about 5 minutes for medium-rare meat.
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Step 5: Serve the lamb skewers with warm pita and yogurt.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (506.8 g)
- Calories 996
- Total Fat - 81.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 31.1 g
- Cholesterol - 207.4 mg
- Sodium - 3734.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 15.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.2 g
- Sugars - 3.9 g
- Protein - 51.6 g
- Calcium - 242 mg
- Iron - 12.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 173.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg