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grilled lamb and vegetable medley

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

Originating in the Middle East, these marinated shish kabobs will become summer grilling favorites. Spear chunks of seasoned lamb, yellow and red bell peppers, pearl onions, and cherry tomatoes; grill until searing hot; then serve. Accompany this entree with steamed basmati rice, Balkan Cold Cucumber Salad, and crusty bread. Prep time does not include time to marinate the kabobs.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled lamb and vegetable medley

  • 1 lb
    trimmed lamb shanks, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp
    red wine (such as zinfindel)
  • 4
    pearl onions
  • 1 lg
    red bell pepper
  • 1 lg
    yellow bell pepper
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 4 lg
    cherry tomatoes
  • safflower oil, for coating grill
  • olive oil, for brushing on kabobs

How To Make grilled lamb and vegetable medley

  • 1
    Place cubes of lamb into a large, shallow pan.
  • 2
    Mix together cayenne, coriander, cumin, garlic, and wine, and pour over lamb. Toss well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
  • 3
    Peel onions and steam until soft. Seed and quarter bell peppers.
  • 4
    Arrange onions, bell peppers, and lamb on shish kabob skewers, leaving room for addition of cherry tomatoes later.
  • 5
    Brush skewered items with olive oil and place on platter. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
  • 6
    Grill kabobs for 10 minutes, turning once, then add one cherry tomato to each skewer and grill until lightly brown (5 to 10 minutes).
  • 7
    Serve hot for best flavor.

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