Description
Delicious and tender lamb kabobs marinated in a flavorful onion and spice mixture, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 cup packed fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cut the lamb into 1 to 1 1/2-inch cubes or pieces and put them in a large bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade, combine the onion, garlic, spices, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. Cover and run the processor until everything is finely chopped (you should end up with a thick onion marinade).
- Pour the onion marinade over the lamb and mix well to make sure all the lamb is well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. (If you do not have time, leave the kabobs to marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes).
- Brush the grates of a gas grill (or an indoor griddle) with oil and heat.
- Shake excess marinade off and thread the lamb pieces on some long skewers, allowing a little room between pieces (I used 6 wooden skewers that have been soaked in water).
- Assemble the lamb kabobs in one single layer over your heated grill or griddle. Grill over high heat, turning each kabob one-quarter turn every couple minutes, until the meat is browned all over, anywhere from 7 to 9 minutes, depending on how well you like your lamb cooked (7 minutes on my grill produced medium-rare kabobs).
Notes
- Marination is key for flavor; allow enough time for the lamb to soak up the marinade.
- Using soaked wooden skewers helps prevent burning on the grill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Grill
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg