If you are looking for a kebab with a kick, this is it! Lamb is marinated in a spicy blend of herbs, creating a flavorful lamb kebab.
Serves 8.
Serves 8.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs lamb fillet, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 green peppers
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 2 onions
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- For the marinade:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (or more if desired, depending on how spicy you desire)
- pinch of ground red pepper or cayenne
Preparation:
Up to 24 hours prior to grilling, combine marinade ingredients and pour into freezer bag. Place lamb cubes in marinade and refrigerate until ready to grill. Be sure all pieces of lamb are coated well.
Prepare vegetables. Wash and dry veggies. Cut green peppers and onions into 1 inch chunks. Set aside.
Prepare skewers by spraying a light coat of cooking oil onto them to prevent sticking. Place lamb and vegetables on skewers. Grill spicy lamb kebabs for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until done as desired. Serve with hummus, baba ghannouj, or turkish cacik, a cucumber yogurt sauce for dipping.
Prepare vegetables. Wash and dry veggies. Cut green peppers and onions into 1 inch chunks. Set aside.
Prepare skewers by spraying a light coat of cooking oil onto them to prevent sticking. Place lamb and vegetables on skewers. Grill spicy lamb kebabs for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until done as desired. Serve with hummus, baba ghannouj, or turkish cacik, a cucumber yogurt sauce for dipping.
