HONEY-MINT LAMB SKEWERS

Honey-Mint Lamb Skewers image

My hearty lamb bites are delicious and convenient. Assemble them the day before, then pop them under the broiler when the party starts. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen (2 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons honey
5 garlic cloves, minced
Dash salt
Dash pepper
3 pounds lamb stew meat
LEMON FETA DIP:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
2 pepperoncini, minced

Steps:

Mix the first 7 ingredients in a shallow dish. Add lamb; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours., Preheat broiler. For dip, place sour cream, lemon juice, feta cheese and pepperoncini in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain lamb and discard marinade. Thread 2 pieces of lamb on each of 36 soaked wooden skewers; place in two 15x10-in. pans. Broil 6-8 in. from heat until lamb reaches desired doneness, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.