Minted Lamb Kabobs
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 726
- Total Fat
- 63
- Saturated Fat
- 17
- Carbohydrates
- 2
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 0
- Protein
- 36
- Cholesterol
- 129
- Sodium
- 584
- Total: 1 hr 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Inactive: 1 hr
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
Marinade:
2 1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mint Sauce:
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon capers, drained
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Special equipment:
6 metal or wooden skewers (if wooden, soaked in water for 30 minutes)- 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.