MOROCCAN LAMB KABOBS

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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

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