Now that we are approaching springtime it’s time to put some lamb dishes back on the menu. One of my favorite lamb dishes is my Smoky Lamb Kebabs. I suggest marinating your lamb kebabs in a large, gallon size plastic bag for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. In this way you can infuse lots of flavor and help keep the lamb tender and juicy. These lamb kebabs can be baked in the oven, broiled or grilled.
There are lots of options for the vegetables that you pair up with the lamb on the skewers. I like to use zucchini, yellow squash, red, orange or green bell peppers, onions, whole white button mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes sandwiched between the lamb pieces. Cut your vegetables into large, square or round pieces so they will easily slide on your metal or wooden skewers. I also like to marinate in oil, vinegar and italian seasoning whatever vegetables I have available for my lamb kebabs. Place the vegetables in a large, plastic gallon size bag and pour in the marinade, seal and refrigerate for at least an hour.
You can choose metal or wooden skewers to assemble the kebabs. If using wooden skewers, take the time to soak them in your sink or a dishpan for 1 hour covered in cool water. When assembling kebabs alternate between a piece of lamb and then two different vegetables, another piece of lamb, two vegetables until skewer is filled and ready to be cooked.
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large, gallon sized plastic bag pour in marinade ingredients; yogurt, olive oil, juice of one lemon, oregano, salt and pepper. Squeeze air out of bag, seal and squeeze bag at the bottom to mix up the ingredients. Add lamb kebabs to the marinate mixture. Seal bag and place in bowl in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
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To assemble skewers - Alternate skewers with one piece of lamb, two vegetables, another piece of lamb, two vegetables, etc. until your skewer is full. Since lamb is also a red meat, I suggest you cook your lamb just like your steaks; medium, or medium rare Cook in oven at 375* for 5-7 minutes per side. When using a broiler on high, cook for 5-7 minutes per side. The same time applies to using a grill.
