Best Spiced Lamb Skewers With Lemony Onions Recipes

Spiced Lamb Skewers With Lemony Onions image

Provided by Alison Roman

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless lamb leg or shoulder, excess fat trimmed, meat cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
5 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 cup cilantro, tender leaves and stems
1/2 cup pitted black olives, finely chopped
Lavash, pita or flatbread, for serving
Pickled cabbage, cucumbers, peppers or a mix, for serving

Steps:

Season lamb with salt and pepper. Add cumin and turmeric and toss to coat. (This can be done up to 24 hours ahead, if you like.)
If you're using a charcoal grill, build the fire so it's screaming hot. This lamb is to be cooked hot and fast so it can stay nicely medium-rare, so the hotter the better. If you're using a gas grill, set it on high. Bring a clean platter, cutting board or baking dish out to the grill for the skewers to rest in after cooking.
Combine onion, sumac (if using) and 3 tablespoons lemon juice; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Set aside.
Combine yogurt and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Skewer the lamb onto wooden or metal skewers, 2 to 4 pieces per skewer.
Once the grill is hot, cook the skewers on all sides until deeply browned and lightly charred all over, 2 to 3 minutes per side (less time for smaller pieces), moving the skewers around as needed to prevent excessive flare-ups. (If you've trimmed most of the fat away from the lamb, the flare-ups shouldn't be too bad.)
Transfer the skewers to the platter, cutting board or baking dish to rest for a few minutes and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with the dressed onions, lemony yogurt, cilantro, olives, lavash and any pickled vegetables or peppers you like.

Spiced Lamb Skewers image

Provided by English_Rose

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 lamb steaks, cut into chunks
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Mix all the marinade ingredients together until well blended.
Toss in the lamb, marinade for as long as possible then thread onto 12 skewers.
Cover well and chill until ready to cook.
Grill for 7-10 mins turning frequently until cooked but a little pink in the centre.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.7, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 3.3, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.5