GRILLED LAMB SKEWERS

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Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cloves garlic
salt
1 pound lamb from the leg, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1 Chop the garlic very fine. Sprinkle the garlic with a pinch of salt and mash it with the side of a large heavy chef's knife into a fine paste. 2 In a large bowl, toss the lamb with the garlic paste, oil, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. 3 Place a barbecue grill or broiler rack about 5 inches from the heat source. Preheat the grill or broiler. 4 Thread the meat on the skewers. Place the pieces close together without crowding. Grill or broil the lamb 3 minutes or until browned. Turn the meat over with tongs and cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until browned on the outside but still pink in the center. Serve hot. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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