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Yogurt- and Mint-Marinated Lamb Skewers Recipe

Name: Yogurt- and Mint-Marinated Lamb Skewers Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 large red onion, sliced into 1 1/2-inch squares about 3 layers each; 1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1/2 cup tightly packed mint leaves; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus 1 teaspoon zest from 2 lemons; 1/4 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves; 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly minced garlic; For the Marinade and Lamb:; For the Skewers:; Grill heat: medium-high; Type of fire: Direct; Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes prior to use

Category
Lamb
Cusine
American

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Ingredients

For the Marinade and Lamb:

1 cup plain yogurt

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus 1 teaspoon zest from 2 lemons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup tightly packed mint leaves

1/4 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves

2 tablespoons freshly minced garlic

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon sweet paprika

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

For the Skewers:

1 large red onion, sliced into 1 1/2-inch squares about 3 layers each

1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces

Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes prior to use

Type of fire: Direct

Grill heat: medium-high

Directions

Place yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, garlic, salt, paprika, and black pepper in the jar of a blender. Blend marinade until smooth. Place lamb cubes in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade into bag and seal, removing as much air as possible. Place in refrigerator and marinate for at least 4 and up to 8 hours.

Thread lamb onto skewers, alternating with onion and zucchini. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Grill skewers until well browned on all sides and center of lamb registers 130 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer skewers to platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.