Lamb Kabobs

Lamb is a type of red meat from young sheep (under a year old).  Depending on the cut lamb can have more calories than beef or pork, but this can be offset if you trim off the fat.  Lamb has less marbling so once the fat is trimmed it is much leaner form of protein.  Not only is it a rich source of high-quality protein, it is also a freat source of many vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.This.  This makes lamb a very healthy choice.

Lamb is a popular choice in many Middle Eastern and European countries.  One of the most popular way to prepare is are these grilled Lamb Kabobs.

I’ve heard many people say that lamb has a strong gamey taste.  I agree!  But first of all you need to make sure you’re actually cooking lamb, not mutton.  Lamb is the meat of sheep that are less than a year old.  Adult sheep meat is called mutton.  Mutton has a much stronger taste and smell.

But even lamb can have a mild gamey taste and smell.  Whenever I prepare it at home I always marinate it first in lemon juice, it cuts the gamey taste and smell.  Then I marinate the lamb in seasonings before grilling.  This makes the Lamb Kabobs tasty and tender.  My family loves them!  Served with rice pilaf or roasted potatoes they make a delicious meal for our Sunday barbecues.

Here’s my recipe!

Ingredients:

Makes 8 Kabobs

2 – 3 Lbs.  Boneless Leg of Lamb

1 Lemon

1 Cup Olive Oil

1 Tbs. Minced Garlic

1 Tsp. Rosemary

Pinch of Salt & Pepper

1 Green Pepper

1 Onion

1 Pkg. Mushrooms

Directions:

Wash lamb, trim fat, cut into 1″ cubes

Place cubes in large ziplock bag and squeeze lemon juice over all.

Shake bag to cover the meat.

Refrigerate about 1 hour.

After 1 hour remove lamb cubes from lemon juice and rinse.

Place in a clean ziplock bag and add olive oil and spices.

Shake to cover meat.

Marinate in refrigerator  for at least 3 hours.

Cut green pepper and onion into 1″ pieces.

Skewer meat, peppers, mushrooms, and onion on metal or bamboo skewers.  Alternate meat and veggies.

Grill to desired doneness or about 5 -7 minutes.  Do not over cook.  Meat should be pinkish in the middle.

Serve hot.

Lamb Kabobs

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• CourseLamb, Main Dish
• CuisineMiddle Eastern

Servings

8 Kabobs

Servings 8 Kabobs

Lamb Kabobs Print Recipe CourseLamb, Main Dish CuisineMiddle Eastern Servings 8 Kabobs Servings 8 Kabobs

Ingredients

• 2-3 Lbs. Boneless Leg of Lamb
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Cup olive oil
• 1 Tbs. garlic Minced
• 1 Tsp. rosemary
• 1 Pinch Salt & Pepper
• 1 Green Pepper
• 1 onion
• 1 Pkg. Mushrooms

Servings: Kabobs

Instructions

Lemon Marinade

1. Wash lamb, trim fat, cut into 1" cubes
2. Place cubes in large ziplock bag and squeeze lemon juice over all.
3. Shake bag to cover the meat.
4. Refrigerate about 1 hour.

Seasoned Marinade

1. After 1 hour remove lamb cubes from lemon juice and rinse.
2. Place in a clean ziplock bag and add olive oil and spices.
3. Shake to cover meat.
4. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
5. Cut green pepper and onion into 1" pieces.

Grilling

1. Skewer meat, peppers, mushrooms, and onion on metal or bamboo skewers. Alternate meat and veggies.
2. Grill to desired doneness or about 5 -7 minutes. Do not over cook. Meat should be pinkish in the middle.
3. Serve hot.

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