Russian Shashlik

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

12 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

456 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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 35.0g	54%
Saturated Fat 15.0g	74%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 112mg	37%
Sodium 127mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 31.0g	61%

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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