Lamb Kebabs with Lemon & Mint
Yield
6 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
1Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| marinade | |||
| ¼ | cup |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
lemon zest
grated |
|
| ¼ | cup |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
garlic
minced |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
mint leaves
dried |
*
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoons |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
freshly ground |
|
| kabobs | |||
| 2 | pounds |
leg of lamb
trimmed, or beef sirloin steak, cut into 2 inch pieces |
*
|
| 4 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
(white parts only), cut into 18 one inch pieces |
|
| 18 | each |
mint leaves
fresh |
*
|
| 1 | each |
lemon
cut into wedges, optional |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| marinade | |||
| 59 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 5 | ml |
lemon zest
grated |
|
| 59 | ml |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
mint leaves
dried |
*
|
| 7.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
freshly ground |
|
| kabobs | |||
| 907.2 | g |
leg of lamb
trimmed, or beef sirloin steak, cut into 2 inch pieces |
*
|
| 4 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
(white parts only), cut into 18 one inch pieces |
|
| 18 | each |
mint leaves
fresh |
*
|
| 1 | each |
lemon
cut into wedges, optional |
|
Directions
- Make marinade: Combine oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, Set aside.
- Add meat, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove meat from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Heat grill. Thread 6 skewers alternately with meat, mint leaf, green onion, beginning and ending with meat. Grill over medium-hot heat 12 to 15 minutes for lamb, 12 minutes for beef, turning frequently and basting every 3 minutes with remaining marinade. Garnish with lemon wedges.
