Lamb And Melon Kabobs With Minted Honey Marinade Food

LAMB AND MELON KABOBS WITH MINTED HONEY MARINADE

Steps:

• Cut lamb into 1-inch (2. 5 cm) cubes and place in glass bowl.
• In blender, combine mint, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey and mustard.
• Pour over lamb cubes, tossing to coat well.
• Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
• Drain lamb, reserving marinade.
• Peel and cut cantaloupe into 1-inch (2. 5 cm) cubes.
• Thread melon and lamb pieces alternately onto sharp, thin skewers.
• (Note: Lamb skewers can be prepared ahead, arranged on baking sheet with reserved marinade spooned over top, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours. Bring out to room temperature 30 minutes before grilling) Place kabobs on greased grill over medium heat.
• Cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade.

MINTED LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Add the lamb to a large gallon-size resealable plastic bag.
• Mix the olive oil, mint, white wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a measuring cup.
• Pour the marinade over the lamb, seal the top, and toss the lamb in the marinade, making sure it's completely coated. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Meanwhile, to make the mint sauce: Add the mint, basil, capers, red pepper flakes, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Turn off and taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper, if needed. Remove to a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. With a clean tea towel, lightly oil the grill grates.
• Remove the lamb from the marinade, let excess drip off, and thread onto skewers.
• Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Grill for 8 minutes total for medium-rare, turning to cook all sides. Serve on a platter drizzled with sauce.

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).

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN KABOBS WITH MINT MARINADE

Steps:

• Cut chicken breast into 1 inch pieces.
• Place chicken and mushrooms in zip-top plastic bag.
• In a bowl, combine lemon juice, oregano, mint, salt, oil and garlic; mix well.
• Add to bag with chicken and mushrooms; toss to coat.
• Marinate for 10 minutes, turing once.
• Thread chicken, mushrooms and onions evenly onto 8 metal skewers.
• Place kabobs on grill over medium-high heat.
• Cook uncovered for 10-14 minutes or until chicken is done; turning once.
• Serve over hot cooked rice.