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Grilled Citrus Lamb Skewers

Grilled Citrus Lamb Skewers: A Zesty Summer Delight

Grilled Citrus Lamb Skewers are a delicious and easy summer dish, bursting with citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 38 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb cut into cubes
  • ½ cup olive oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • ¼ cup fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • to taste salt & pepper
Skewers
  • 1 medium zucchini cut into thick slices
  • 1 medium yellow squash cut into thick slices
  • 1 medium red onion cut into chunks

Equipment

  • Grill
  • food processor
  • skewers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a food processor, pulse together olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Marinate lamb in a Ziploc bag with the marinade for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F).
  4. Assemble skewers by threading marinated lamb and vegetables on soaked skewers.
  5. Grill skewers for about 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally until medium-rare.
  6. Remove skewers from grill, let rest for a few minutes, then serve with mint couscous.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the lamb a day ahead.

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