Fine Cooking Magazine - November/December 2020

Servings: two as a main dish.

Cook these cumin-scented lamb kebabs over the grill or under the broiler, then drizzle on the chunky olive-mint vinaigrette.

Ingredients

3/4 lb. boneless lamb shoulder chops or lamb leg steaks, trimmed of extra fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
Pinch crushed red chile flakes
Kosher salt
2 tsp. red-wine vinegar
1 tsp. honey
2 Tbs. chopped pitted green olives
2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint leaves

Calories (kcal) : 470
Fat Calories (kcal): 310
Fat (g): 35
Saturated Fat (g): 9
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 3
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 22
Cholesterol (mg): 120
Sodium (mg): 800
Carbohydrates (g): 4
Fiber (g): 0
Protein (g): 35

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine the lamb with 1 Tbs. of the olive oil, 1/2 tsp. of the garlic, 1/2 tsp. of the cumin, the chile flakes, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Toss to coat and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, olives, and the remaining garlic, cumin, and olive oil. Stir in the mint.
Thread the lamb onto 4 small skewers. Broil or grill the lamb, flipping once, until browned and sizzling, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the skewers to plates, spoon over the sauce, and serve immediately.

Serve the kebabs on a bed of couscous tossed with diced red peppers, and a side of Cucumber & Feta Salad with Mint & Dill.

Tip

If using wooden skewers, soak them for 20 minutes in water before threading so they don’t burn on the grill.

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Amy | 06/10/2020
Fantabulous! I used lamb stew meat (Corona-virus, use what you’ve got time) and worried it wouldn’t be right but it was tender & delicious. Served it over steamed riced cauliflower, and with a cucumber feta mint salad. So fresh and summery!
MarciaJMcI | 08/21/2012
Made these for dinner this weekend, they are great! It was easy to put together and a great new flavor with lamb. I followed the recipe except that I made it for 10! I will be making this again.

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Name: Lamb Skewers with Green Olive & Mint Sauce
Yield: two as a main dish. servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. boneless lamb shoulder chops or lamb leg steaks, trimmed of extra fat and cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1 tsp. ground cumin; Pinch crushed red chile flakes; Kosher salt; 2 tsp. red-wine vinegar; 1 tsp. honey; 2 Tbs. chopped pitted green olives; 2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint leaves