GRILLED LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SALSA VERDE

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Soak bamboo skewers in water first for about 30 minutes, to prevent them from scorching on the grill.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes about 60

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces
1/4 cup whole milk
1 small onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 pound ground pork
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (from 1 bunch)
1 cup fresh mint leaves (from 1 bunch)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Meatballs: Working in batches, pulse bread into coarse crumbs in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with milk, and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, puree onion and garlic in processor until smooth. Add egg white, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine. Stir onion mixture into breadcrumbs. Add lamb and pork; gently mix until just combined. With dampened hands, form mixture into 1-inch-diameter balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 day. (Or freeze until firm, then transfer to resealable plastic bags and freeze up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator.)
  • Preheat grill for direct heat. Thread 2 meatballs onto each skewer and brush with oil. Grill meatballs, turning a few times, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Salsa verde: Stir together lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper flakes in a bowl until salt is dissolved. Puree lemon mixture with herbs and oil in processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto surface. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 1 day; dollop onto warm meatballs.

naeem khan
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. The salsa verde was the perfect complement to the lamb.


Thilini Maduwanthi
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These meatballs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


mousa
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I thought these lamb meatballs were just okay. I've had better.


Angela Agee
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These lamb meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I might try making them again with less chili peppers next time.


Nobel Berehu
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I love the combination of lamb and salsa verde. These meatballs are a perfect appetizer or main course.


hill stanhope
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making them again soon.


K M Yousuf Ahmed Student
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really dry. Maybe I overcooked them?


Falah Has
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These were the best lamb meatballs I've ever had! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Lamia Assa
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Overall, I thought these lamb meatballs were pretty good. I would definitely make them again, but I might try a different salsa verde recipe.


DeAnne Johnson
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated for my liking. I think I'll try a simpler lamb meatball recipe next time.


Maira vlogs
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the salsa verde helped to add some moisture.


Martilleo
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Not bad, but I think I would have liked them more if I had used ground beef instead of lamb.


Usha Paudel
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I've made these lamb meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The salsa verde is a must!


Hasnain Abbain
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These meatballs were so juicy and flavorful! I loved the combination of lamb and salsa verde.


Mostafa Khan
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Easy to follow recipe and the meatballs turned out great. Will definitely make again!


Llorenté McGregor-North
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but these meatballs were delicious! The salsa verde really made the dish.


Ahmed adel elaskalany
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These lamb meatballs were a hit at our last party! The salsa verde is the perfect complement to the flavorful lamb.