Best Moroccan Lamb Kabobs Recipes

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MOROCCAN LAMB KABOBS



Moroccan Lamb Kabobs image

A magnificent sweet and spicy lamb recipe. You can increase cayenne and other spices to suit individual tastes. Serve in warm pita bread with mixed greens (try using some strongly flavored ones) and fresh herbs. Drizzle with a lemon and herb yogurt sauce or a tzatziki sauce.

Provided by Rich Madigan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground lamb
1 cup raisins
5 ounces goat cheese
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¾ tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
salt to taste
coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together ground lamb, raisins, goat cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cayenne pepper, cumin, ground coriander, salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into approximately 6 even portions, and press around skewers.
  • Place skewers on the grill. Cook approximately 4 minutes per side, or until the cheese has melted, the raisins are tender and lamb has reached desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 124.6 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 280.2 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

MOROCCAN LAMB KABOBS



Moroccan Lamb Kabobs image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     appetizer

Time 56m

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup plain yogurt (2 percent or whole is best)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, pressed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parlsey leaves

Steps:

  • Combine all spices and seasonings in a small bowl. Place lamb cubes in a shallow baking dish or large bowl. Rub spice mixture into lamb with hands. Thread lamb cubes onto skewers, about 3 per skewer.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill kabobs for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce for dipping.
  • Stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chopped fresh herbs and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Yield: about 1 1/4 cups

MOROCCAN LAMB KABOBS



Moroccan Lamb Kabobs image

Easy, tasty and a bit on the showy side if you want to impress your Mother-in-law. The serving size given is a party size. You'll want to put 5-6 cubes on a skewer for meal sized ones

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 56m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 lbs boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup plain yogurt (2 percent or whole is best)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, pressed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Soak 1 package wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  • Combine all spices and seasonings in a small bowl.
  • Place lamb cubes in a shallow baking dish or large bowl.
  • Rub spice mixture into lamb with hands. Thread lamb cubes onto skewers, about 3 per skewer.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill kabobs for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce for dipping.
  • Sauce:.
  • Stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chopped fresh herbs and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Yield: about 1 1/4 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 80.9, Sodium 267.5, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 21.1

MOROCCAN–STYLE AUSTRALIAN LAMB KABOBS



MOROCCAN–STYLE AUSTRALIAN LAMB KABOBS image

Categories     Lamb     Dinner

Yield 12 to 14 kabobs

Number Of Ingredients 18

AUSTRALIAN LAMB
1 ½ pounds Australian Lamb leg, boneless, diced
3 shallots
1 lemon, cut in quarters lengthways then sliced
olive oil, for cooking
metal skewers
SPICE RUB
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon coriander seeds
¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
RED PEPPER PUREE
2 red peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tables

Steps:

  • * Pita bread, lettuce 1. Simmer shallots in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, cool, then cut bulbs into quarters or thick slices. Set aside. 2. To prepare the spice rub, dry toast cumin and coriander seeds in a non-stick pan until aromatic. Transfer to mortar and pestle or coffee grinder and crush. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Massage over lamb pieces. Cover and allow flavors to infuse for 30 minutes. 3. To prepare the red pepper puree, place the peppers, skin side up, on an oven tray and roast or broil until skin starts to blister and blacken. Place in a bag until cool enough to handle. Remove skins and chop roughly. Place in blender with vinegar and oil, process to a smooth paste. Season to taste and set aside. 4. Thread the lamb, lemon and shallot slices alternatively onto skewers (if using bamboo, presoak for 20 minutes or cover exposed ends with foil). Grill or barbecue until browned and cooked to medium rare, about 3-4 minutes each side, brushing occasionally with oil. Serve kabobs and puree with pita bread and lettuce.

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