Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless leg of lamb (or lamb loin), trimmed and cut into 1 to 1 ½ inch cubes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 medium yellow onion (pureed or half grated and half chunked)
3 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice or paprika
1 cup fresh parsley (optional)
Optional additions: balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder
Instructions
1. Season lamb cubes with kosher salt and black pepper.
2. In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, spices, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and zest to create a marinade.
3. Coat lamb cubes with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to 2 hours or overnight.
4. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour before use to prevent burning.
5. Thread lamb onto skewers, leaving space between pieces, and preheat grill to medium-high (400°F).
6. Grill kabobs for 7-9 minutes, turning every couple of minutes, until browned and cooked to desired doneness (medium-rare suggested).
7. Let kabobs rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Last Step:
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🍋 Pureed onions in the marinade tenderize the lamb and add flavor.
🥩 Marinating overnight enhances tenderness and taste.
🔥 Be mindful of flare-ups when grilling with olive oil and maintain medium-high heat.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes to overnight
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 275-360
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: 275-625mg
- Fat: 4-21g
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.6-7g
- Fiber: 0.8-2g
- Protein: 23-36g
- Cholesterol: 70-110mg
