GRILLED MARINATED LAMB BROCHETTES

Grilled Marinated Lamb Brochettes image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless lean loin or leg of lamb
16 pearl white onions
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch watercress for garnishing

Steps:

Cut the lamb into 16 1 1/2-inch cubes.
Peel the onions, then steam or parboil them until nearly cooked but firm. Drain.
Combine onions, vinegar, white wine, garlic, grated lemon, cumin, rosemary, thyme, honey, salt and pepper to taste. Blend well, then add the lamb and marinate for 30 minutes or longer.
Meanwhile, preheat oven broiler or grill to high.
Drain the meat, reserving the marinade. Thread onto 4 skewers, alternating between the lamb cubes and onions on each skewer.
Brush the skewers with the oil and the reserved marinade.
Broil under high heat 3 minutes on each side for rare, brushing often with the marinade. Cook longer if desired.
Serve immediately. Garnish with the watercress.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 664, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1689 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams