Curried Lamb Kabobs with Cherry Tomatoes and Red Onions

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Yield:
8

Kabobs, like this one stacked with meat and veggies, are excellent for grilling. Soak wooden skewers in warm water for at least thirty minutes so they won't catch fire.

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon coriander

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • ¼ cup loosely packed mint leaves, chopped

  • 2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes, mixed colors

  • 4 small red onions, cut into 8 wedges

  • 1 ½ tablespoons coarse salt

Directions

  1. Whisk together garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin, oregano, 4 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and mint in a small bowl. Add lamb. Toss to coat; refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  2. Thread 4 cubes of lamb, alternating with tomatoes and onion, on each of 8 skewers. Brush with some of the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Arrange skewers, off direct heat, on a medium-hot grill. Grill, rotating skewers and brushing with olive oil as necessary to prevent sticking, until lamb is cooked through but pink inside, about 8 minutes, depending on heat of grill. Vegetables should be soft. Serve with condiments.

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