Lamb Skewers a la Plancha with Piperrada

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1 pound lamb top round, cut into 1-inch cubes (substitution: lamb loin)

Marinade, recipe follows

Kosher salt, for seasoning

Piperrada, recipe follows

Marinade:

1 shallot, diced

1 teaspoon dried guindilla pepper (substitution: red pepper flakes)

1/3 cup chopped fresh thyme leaves

1/3 cup chopped fresh chives

1/3 cup chopped fresh rosemary leaves

1 teaspoon ground dried black cumin

1 teaspoon ground dried fennel seed

1 teaspoon ground dried mustard seed

1 pinch saffron

1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika

1/2 cup lemon juice

4 cups olive oil

Piperrada:

4 red bell peppers

2 cloves garlic, sliced

2 springs fresh thyme

2 cups extra virgin olive oil