Middle Eastern Lamb Skewers

Recipe created by SheKnows on Apr 19, 2011
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Prep: 6 hr
Cook Time: 6 min
Total: 6 hr 6 min
Serving: 4 Servings

These Middle Eastern-inspired lamb kabobs are first tenderized in a spicy onion, garlic and lemon puree, and then grilled to perfection. Serve accompanied with a bowl of plain Greek-style yogurt and some warm pita bread.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, quartered
1 clove peeled garlic
4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon sea salt
pinch of saffron threads
1-1/4 pounds trimmed lamb loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Place the onion, garlic, parsley sprigs, lemon zest, lemon juice, allspice, salt and saffron into a blender and puree the mixture until smooth. Pour the marinade into a large plastic Ziploc bag, add the cubed lamb and then seal and marinate the meat for at least 6 hours in the refrigerator, or overnight.
Prepare a grill on high heat.
Thread the cubes of lamb onto metal skewers, brush with some olive oil and then place on the hot grill for 6 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. Serve immediately.