Minted Lamb Kabobs Food

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.

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).

MINTY LAMB KEBABS

Steps:

• Heat the grill to medium. Mix the yogurt and mint sauce together, then divide the mixture in half. Stir the cumin into one half of the yogurt mix, then pour over the diced lamb. Mix thoroughly to coat and season well.
• Thread the lamb onto 4 skewers, alternating with pieces of onion, then arrange on the wire rack of a grilling tray. Grill the kebabs for 3-4 mins on each side, until the lamb is cooked through and the onion is beginning to brown. Warm the pittas in a toaster for 1-2 mins and split open. Stuff the pittas with lamb, onion and lettuce, drizzling over the remaining minty yogurt to serve.

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.

MINTED LAMB KEBABS

Steps:

• Crush garlic, combine with all remaining marinade ingredients.
• Remove meat from bones, cut off excess fat, cut meat into 2.5cm cubes.
• Cut peppers in half, remove seeds, cut into 2.5cm cubes; slice mushrooms in half; peel pineapple, slice, remove core, cut into 2.5cm cubes.
• Thread lamb, peppers, pineapple and mushrooms alternately on bamboo skewers, brush well with marinade, stand 1 hour, brushing frequently with marinade.
• Cook kebabs over barbecue or under grill, brushing frequently with marinade until cooked and golden brown.

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.

MARINATED LAMB KEBABS

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large, non-reactive bowl. Add the lamb, making sure it is covered with the marinade, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for up to 2 days.
• Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals. Spread the coals in one tight layer on the grill.
• Cut the lamb in 1 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 20 cubes.
• Cut the red onion in 8 pieces and separate each piece into 3 or 4 sections. Loosely thread 3 or 4 pieces of lamb onto skewers alternately with sections of onion. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb cubes with salt and pepper. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until the lamb is medium-rare.

MOROCCAN LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine all spices and seasonings in a small bowl. Place lamb cubes in a shallow baking dish or large bowl. Rub spice mixture into lamb with hands. Thread lamb cubes onto skewers, about 3 per skewer.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill kabobs for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce for dipping.
• Stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chopped fresh herbs and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Yield: about 1 1/4 cups

MINT CHUTNEY LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients except meat and sour cream in blender until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing mixture. Pour remaining dressing mixture over meat in shallow glass dish; toss to coat. Refrigerate 15 min. Meanwhile, mix reserved dressing mixture with sour cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove meat from dressing mixture; discard mixture. Thread meat onto 4 skewers.
• Grill 16 to 18 min. or until meat is done, turning occasionally. Serve with sour cream sauce.

LAMB KEBABS WITH MINT

Steps:

• To Prepare Marinade: Coarsely chop 1 bunch of mint to make 1/2 cup (Reserve remaining mint leaves for kebabs.).
• Combine the chopped mint, oil, wine, lemon juice and cinnamon sticks in a non reactive medium bowl.
• Trim any fat from lamb and cut into about 1 1/2 inch cubes.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Add lamb to the marinade, cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours, stirring several times.
• Drain lamb well; discard marinade.
• To Prepare Kebabs: Thread the lamb onto skewers, placing a whole mint leaf between each piece of meat.
• Preheat grill to high.
• Oil the grill grate* (See Note at bottom).
• Grill the kebabs, turning with tongs occasionally, until the lamb is nicely browned on the outside and cooked to desired doneness, about 8 minutes total for medium-rare or 12 minutes total for medium.
• Transfer the kebabs to a platter or plates to serve.
• *To oil grate: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the grate.
• (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill!).

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.