**Lamb Shish Kebabs: A Succulent and Flavorful Middle Eastern Treat**
Lamb shish kebabs are a delectable Middle Eastern dish that tantalizes taste buds with their succulent lamb meat, aromatic spices, and vibrant grilled vegetables. These skewers of marinated lamb, grilled to perfection, are a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine and a popular street food in many countries. From the classic lamb shish kebab to unique variations like the Adana kebab and the koobideh kebab, this article presents a collection of delectable recipes that capture the essence of this beloved dish. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the diverse flavors and techniques of lamb shish kebabs, offering options for both traditionalists and adventurous foodies alike.
LAMB KABOBS
A special Mediterranean marinade that flavors and tenderizes the meat, plus a bit of grilling technique, produce succulent, juicy lamb kabobs every time. Watch the video and read the full post for more tips and information.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the lamb into 1 to 1 1/2 -inch cubes or pieces and put them in a large bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade, combine the onion, garlic, spices, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Cover and run the processor until everything is finely chopped (you should end up with a thick onion marinade).
- Pour the onion marinade over the lamb and mix well to make sure all the lamb is well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. (If you do not have time, leave the kabobs to marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes).
- Brush the grates of a gas grill (or an indoor griddle) with oil and heat.
- Shake excess marinade off and thread the lamb pieces on some long skewers, allowing a little room between pieces (I used 6 wooden skewers that have been soaked in water).
- Assemble the lamb kabobs in one single layer over your heated grill or griddle. Grill over high heat, turning each kabob one-quarter turn every couple minutes, until the meat is browned all over, anywhere from 7 to 9 minutes, depending on how well you like your lamb cooked (7 minutes on my grill produced medium-rare kabobs).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Sodium 274.8 mg, Fiber 0.8 g, Sugar 0.9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LAMB SHISH KABOBS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h17m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together a marinade of lemon, oil, oregano, and garlic. Add meat and let marinate for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator. Remove meat from the marinade and thread on skewers. Place on a hot grill, turning a few times, for 10 to 15 minutes.
TRADITIONAL SHISH KEBABS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small plastic or glass bowl, combine the marinade ingredients (olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, cumin , grated ginger, and black pepper).
- In a resealable container (a large zip-top bag works best), place the lamb pieces with the marinade. Massage them to mix and seal bag. Refrigerate the meat in the marinade for 2 to 24 hours.
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Thread lamb, onion, and pepper pieces onto skewers-intermixing the pieces or making skewers of just meat and just vegetables (see Recipe Tip below).
- Place the kebabs on the hot grill and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, uncovered. Starting at the 2-minute mark, turn the skewers to cook another side of the cubes. Do this every 2 minutes until all four sides of the cubes have been grilled. Cook longer if lamb chunks are larger than 1-inch.
- Once cooked to your desired doneness, remove the kebabs from the grill.
- Serve on or off of the skewers, with lemon and lime slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 846 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 52 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
ARMENIAN SHISH KABOB
Mouth watering BBQ/grilled lamb or beef with veggies and spices. Serve with rice pilaf and pita bread.
Provided by chefmarkmarcarian
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb
Time P1DT1h18m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, wine, and garlic; season with salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaf. Toss lamb with marinade until evenly combined, then pour into a resealable plastic bag, and marinate in refrigerator at least 24 hours.
- Position oven rack to its top setting and set oven to broil.
- Remove lamb from marinade and thread onto metal skewers; reserve marinade. Thread onion wedges, green peppers, and mushrooms onto separate metal skewers. Brush vegetables with reserved marinade.
- Broil the skewers on a broiler pan, turning frequently. Cook onions for 12 minutes, lamb for 10 minutes, green pepper for 7 minutes, and the mushrooms for 3 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
- Remove skewers from ingredients and set aside. Reassemble skewers, alternating lamb, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Place onto broiler pan and brush again with marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
- Broil skewers again to finish cooking, turning frequently until the lamb is medium-rare and the vegetables begin to blacken in spots, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 101.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
MARINATED LAMB KEBABS
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 8h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large, non-reactive bowl. Add the lamb, making sure it is covered with the marinade, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for up to 2 days.
- Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals. Spread the coals in one tight layer on the grill.
- Cut the lamb in 1 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 20 cubes.
- Cut the red onion in 8 pieces and separate each piece into 3 or 4 sections. Loosely thread 3 or 4 pieces of lamb onto skewers alternately with sections of onion. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb cubes with salt and pepper. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until the lamb is medium-rare.
MARINATED GRILLED LAMB KABOBS
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 2h48m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the lamb: trim all fat from the lamb and cut into 2-inch cubes. Combine remaining marinade ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag and mix well.
- Add the lamb cubes to the bag, tossing to coat. Seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, rotating the bag occasionally to continually coat the lamb.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Remove lamb from refrigerator about 30 minutes before grilling to bring the meat to room temperature.
- To assemble the kabobs: fill skewers, alternating peppers, lamb, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms until all ingredients are used.
- Grill skewers, rotating to char lamb on all sides, until cooked to desired doneness, about 7 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.
LAMB KABOBS
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 8h45m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut the lamb in 1 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 40 cubes. Combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, red wine, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl. Add the lamb cubes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or for up to 2 days. Toss occasionally.
- Heat a charcoal grill with coals. Spread the coals in 1 tight layer on the grill.
- Cut the red onions in quarters and separate each quarter into 3 or 4 sections. Loosely thread 3 or 4 pieces of lamb alternately with sections of onion on skewers. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb with salt and pepper. Next place 4 or 5 cherry tomatoes on skewers, threading them through the stem of the tomato. Rub the tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. First, place the lamb skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until the lamb is medium rare. Approximately 5 minutes before the lamb is done, place the tomato skewers on the grill, turning once, until seared on the outside but still firm inside.
- For the sauce, bring the chicken stock, olive oil, and lemon juice to a boil in a medium pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until reduced in half. Add the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Serve the sauce on the side.
LAMB SHISH KABOBS
The delicious taste of these kabobs comes from the lively marinade of wine, lemon juice, rosemary, and garlic. Time does not include marinating time.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine oil, wine, lemon juice, garlic, salt, rosemary, and pepper; pour over lamb, tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions, ; Marinate in refridgerate for several hours or overnight.
- Put together skerwers of lamb, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes; Broil 3 inches from heat for 15 minutes turning every 5 minutes; can be done in oven or on outside grill.
LAMB SHISH KEBAB
From the net, USENET Community Trust. I want to make this very soon, probably this weekend - looks really yum! Not sure if the 2lb of lamb for 4 people is really right though, I'll be using closer to 1lb. UPDATE: having made this with 1lb, I would definately double the spices as it didn't have the kick I wanted. Serve with nice yoghurty sauce!
Provided by currybunny
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add lamb cubes and marinate for 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat broiler or light the barbecue.
- Divide the meat and vegetables evenly into 4 parts, and skewer the pieces on 4 skewers.
- Place 4 to 5 inches from flame. Grill, turning to cook evenly, for approximately 10 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of lamb: Leg of lamb or shoulder is best for shish kebabs, as they are tender and flavorful.
- Marinate the lamb: Marinating the lamb in a flavorful mixture of yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs will help tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
- Use wooden or metal skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- Skewer the lamb tightly: Make sure the lamb is skewered tightly so that it doesn't fall off the skewers while grilling.
- Grill the kebabs over medium heat: Grill the kebabs over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until the lamb is cooked through.
- Serve the kebabs with a variety of dipping sauces: Serve the kebabs with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, or chimichurri sauce.
Conclusion:
Lamb shish kebabs are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer grilling. By following these tips, you can make sure that your kebabs are cooked to perfection. So fire up the grill and enjoy this delicious Middle Eastern dish!
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