Barbecue Kiwi Lamb Kabobs Food

LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut the lamb into 1 to 1 1/2 -inch cubes or pieces and put them in a large bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
• In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade, combine the onion, garlic, spices, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Cover and run the processor until everything is finely chopped (you should end up with a thick onion marinade).
• Pour the onion marinade over the lamb and mix well to make sure all the lamb is well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. (If you do not have time, leave the kabobs to marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes).
• Brush the grates of a gas grill (or an indoor griddle) with oil and heat.
• Shake excess marinade off and thread the lamb pieces on some long skewers, allowing a little room between pieces (I used 6 wooden skewers that have been soaked in water).
• Assemble the lamb kabobs in one single layer over your heated grill or griddle. Grill over high heat, turning each kabob one-quarter turn every couple minutes, until the meat is browned all over, anywhere from 7 to 9 minutes, depending on how well you like your lamb cooked (7 minutes on my grill produced medium-rare kabobs).

BARBECUED LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in shallow dish; add lamb and marinate overnight or at least 5 hours, turning lamb occasionally. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread lamb on skewers; broil or grill on medium-hot grill for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , For the dipping sauce, in a blender, add all the sauce ingredients. Cover and process on high until smooth. Serve with lamb.

LAMB KABOB WITH MINT PESTO

Steps:

• In a non-reactive bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, rosemary, and oregano. Add the lamb and toss to coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
• Preheat the grill or a grill pan on high.
• On each skewer, thread a tomato, meat, onion, pepper, meat and mushroom. Repeat until you have 16 prepared skewers. Season the skewers with salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness, about 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-rare. Serve with the Mint Pesto.
• Combine all of the ingredients except for the oil in the blender. Pulse until well pureed. With the blender running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Taste, and adjust seasonings.

LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut the lamb in 1 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 40 cubes. Combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, red wine, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl. Add the lamb cubes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or for up to 2 days. Toss occasionally.
• Heat a charcoal grill with coals. Spread the coals in 1 tight layer on the grill.
• Cut the red onions in quarters and separate each quarter into 3 or 4 sections. Loosely thread 3 or 4 pieces of lamb alternately with sections of onion on skewers. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb with salt and pepper. Next place 4 or 5 cherry tomatoes on skewers, threading them through the stem of the tomato. Rub the tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. First, place the lamb skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until the lamb is medium rare. Approximately 5 minutes before the lamb is done, place the tomato skewers on the grill, turning once, until seared on the outside but still firm inside.
• For the sauce, bring the chicken stock, olive oil, and lemon juice to a boil in a medium pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until reduced in half. Add the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Serve the sauce on the side.

BARBECUE KIWI LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Halve the kiwi and scoop the flesh into a small bowl; mash well with a fork until smooth.
• Add the mashed kiwi and remaining ingredients in a large ziptop bag to marinate. Leave at room temperature for about 20 min, no longer than 1 hour. (Kiwi acts as a tenderizer and if mixed with meat for several hours can make it too soft.).
• Drain the lamb and thread onto skewers that have been soaking in water.
• Grill on high heat for 5-7 min, turning skewers to brown the lamb on all sides. Do not over cook.

BBQ KIWIFRUIT LAMB KEBABS

Steps:

• Scoop flesh from inside the kiwifruit and mash well until smooth.
• Mix with remaining ingredients and cubed lamb.
• Stir, cover and leave at room temperature for about 20 minutes- maximum 1 hour.
• Drain lamb and thread on skewers (Soak bamboo skewers well in water first to reduce risk of charring during cooking).
• Barbecue or grill kebabs on high heat for 5- 7 minutes, turning skewers to brown lamb on all sides.
• Do not overcook.

MARINATED GRILLED LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• For the lamb: trim all fat from the lamb and cut into 2-inch cubes. Combine remaining marinade ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag and mix well.
• Add the lamb cubes to the bag, tossing to coat. Seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, rotating the bag occasionally to continually coat the lamb.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Remove lamb from refrigerator about 30 minutes before grilling to bring the meat to room temperature.
• To assemble the kabobs: fill skewers, alternating peppers, lamb, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms until all ingredients are used.
• Grill skewers, rotating to char lamb on all sides, until cooked to desired doneness, about 7 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.

GRILLED LAMB KEBABS

Steps:

• Puree the onion in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Whisk the oregano, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper into the onion juices. Add the lamb; toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates. Remove the lamb from the marinade and thread onto 4 metal skewers. Grill, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes for medium doneness. Sprinkle with flaky salt and serve with tzatziki.

GRILLED LAMB KEBABS WITH CUMIN AND CINNAMON

Steps:

• Whisk oil, cumin, pepper, salt and cinnamon in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add lamb to dish and toss to coat well with oil mixture. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour or refrigerate 1 1/2 to 4 hours, tossing occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat) or preheat broiler. Thread lamb pieces onto skewers, dividing equally (about 5 pieces per skewer). Grill or broil lamb to desired doneness, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes for medium-rare.

MUSTARD AND ROSEMARY LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine mustard, vinegar, garlic, rosemary and olive oil in a food processor and mix well.
• Place lamb in a resealable plastic bag and add marinade.
• Marinate at least 6 hours, but overnight is better.
• Remove meat from marinade and season with salt and pepper.
• Thread meat onto skewers.
• Brush grilling rack on BBQ with vegetable oil.
• Grill kebabs over medium high heat for about 10 minutes until brown on outside and pink in the middle, turning and basting with lemon juice.
• Remove from grill and cover with foil for a few minutes before serving.

GRILLED LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large ziploc bag or container, whisk together vegetable oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, coriander, and Worcestershire sauce. Toss lamb in the marinade and making sure to coat each piece.
• Marinade for at least 4 hours.
• Remove lamb from marinade and discard leftovers.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread chunks of lamb onto skewers.
• Grill for 8-12 minutes (8 being more medium-rare, 12 being more medium), turning once during cooking.
• Remove from heat and let the lamb rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

GRILLED LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, place the ginger, garlic, chilies, cumin, cilantro, and oil.
• Process until finely chopped.
• Combine the spice mixture with the cubed lamb and allow to marinate for 1 hour.
• Preheat the broiler or grill.
• Using 8 skewers, place the meat, tomatoes and red pepper on them topping each with a mushroom.
• Spray with cooking spray and broil for 2 minutes per side for medium-rare lamb.
• Sprinkle with salt, if allowed, just before serving.
• Exchanges Per Serving: 5 Lean Protein, 1/2 Carbohydrate (Vegetable).
• Nutrition Facts: 273 calories (37% calories from fat), 36 g protein, 11 g total fat (4.5 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 109 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium.

LEBANESE LAMB KEFTA (LAMB KABOBS)

Steps:

• Combine onion, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, mint, salt, 7 spice blend and egg in a bowl. Add lamb and mix well.
• Divide the mixture into 8 portions. Shape each portion around a skewer, forming a log that is about 2 inched wide and 6 inches long. Slightly flatten it so that the center will cook well.
• Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and grill skewers for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Serve immediately with pita bread, hummus and tabuleh.
• *For the Lebanese 7 spice blend: mix equal parts of allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, fenugreek and ground dry ginger. Mix well and store in an air tight container.