Best Cajun Lamb Kebabs Recipes

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.

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).

GRILLED LAMB KEBABS

Steps:

• Puree the onion in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Whisk the oregano, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper into the onion juices. Add the lamb; toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates. Remove the lamb from the marinade and thread onto 4 metal skewers. Grill, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes for medium doneness. Sprinkle with flaky salt and serve with tzatziki.

LAMB KEBABS WITH ARUGULA AND TAHINI

Steps:

• Kebabs, part 1: In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, milk, and bread cubes; mix until the bread starts to break apart, about 30 seconds. Add the diced onion, smoked paprika, cumin, powdered milk, baking soda, and salt; mix again to combine. Mix in the black pepper, and the kebabs are ready to be cooked.
• Kebabs, part 2: Place flour in a small bowl. Divide meat mixture into three equal portions. Gently pat each one into a slightly flattened ball and dredge in flour to coat; remove excess flour. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the kebabs. Cook 8-10 minutes, turning once, until kebabs are golden brown on all sides, firm to the touch, and slightly pink in the center. (If they need more time, cover the skillet for 2-3 more minutes and let the steam finish them off.)
• Tahini Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together tahini, half of the lemon juice, and salt. Thin out with water, 1 tablespoon at a time. It will look like it's seizing up, but keep stirring, about 30 seconds, and it'll become a smooth and creamy sauce.
• Assemble: Place the kebabs on a plate and top them with arugula, followed by remaining lemon juice, olive oil, and a few tablespoons (or more) of tahini sauce. Serve immediately.