Russian Shashlik

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Tart-and-sweet and slightly astringent pomegranate juice the base for the marinade in the recipe for this popular dish.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 12 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 456 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds lamb cut from leg
1 small onion finely minced
2 large garlic cloves finely minced
1 large shallots minced
1 tablespoon parsley leaves freshly chopped
1 1/4 cups pomegranate juice unsweetened, available at health food stores
2 tablespoons corn oil
4 dash cayenne pepper

Directions

Trim away all fat from meat.

Cut into 2 inch chunks.

Place in small bowl together with onion, garlic, shallot, parsley, cayenne pepper and pomegranate juice.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove meat from marinade and pat dry.

Skewer the meat, using four substantial skewers.

Brush with oil. Broil under very high heat, turning often until done.

Some prefer it slightly pink (12 minutes).

Well done will take about 20 minutes.

Remove from skewers and serve on a heated plate with Kasha.

VARIATIONS: Include 2 green peppers cut into 12 chunks, 4 tomatoes cut into quarters, and 4 small, white onions, peeled and cut in half.

Skewer alternate chunks of vegetable and meat chunks.

Proceed according to recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 195g
Amount per Serving
Calories 456 70% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.0g54%
 Saturated Fat 15.0g74%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 112mg37%
Sodium 127mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g1%
 Dietary Fiber 0.0g1%
 Sugars 1.0g
Protein 31.0g61%
Vitamin A 2%  Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 3%  Iron 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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