GRILLED LAMB KEBABS WITH TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI, AND YOGURT SAUCE

Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 lamb blade steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 small Kirby cucumber, coarsely grated and squeezed dry (about 1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
1 medium zucchini, cut into cubes the size of the tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

1. Combine the lamb steaks with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 teaspoons garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and oregano in a resealable plastic bag. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
2. Mix together the Greek yogurt, cucumbers, dill, and remaining 1 teaspoon garlic in a bowl and add salt to taste. Set aside.
3. Prepare a grill to medium-high heat. Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for 10 minutes.
4. Toss the tomatoes and zucchini with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Thread the skewers alternating the lamb, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini, then sprinkle on all sides with salt and pepper. Grill the lamb to medium-rare, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Serve with the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 10.5 grams, Cholesterol 81 milligrams, Sodium 215 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 24 grams