GRILLED LAMB ON ROSEMARY SKEWERS
Lamb on rosemary skewers has to be one of the oldest recipes in the world. In ancient times, the meat could just as easily have been goat, or something wilder, and fish was no doubt also a candidate. The idea of cutting branches of rosemary and using them as skewers must certainly have occurred to humans soon after they figured out how to build fires. You want rosemary branches with woody stalks, if possible. But if the stalks are too flimsy to poke through the lamb, run a pilot hole through with a skewer, and be sure to grill the lamb and figs separately because they'll cook at different rates. You might throw together a little basting sauce of lemon, garlic and a little more rosemary, but the skewers are just fine without it, and have been for thousands of years.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, lunch, skewers and kebabs, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Start a charcoal or wood fire or heat a gas grill; fire should be moderately hot. Thread lamb and figs onto rosemary branches, three or four chunks or figs per skewer. Do not mix meat and figs on same skewer.
- Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix together the lemon juice, garlic and minced rosemary and brush a little of this mixture on lamb and figs.
- Grill, turning skewers as each side browns and taking care to avoid flare-ups; total cooking time should be from 6 to 10 minutes for medium-rare meat, and 4 or 5 minutes for the figs. Meat will become slightly more done after you remove it from grill, so take this into account.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 584, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 726 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams
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KHALID HARI
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb turned out perfectly. It was tender and flavorful, and the rosemary skewers added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Simone swanson
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The lamb was tough and dry, and the rosemary skewers burned. I won't be making this again.
Jyoti S
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb is always so tender and juicy. I also love the rosemary skewers. They add a nice flavor to the lamb.
zainab faisal
[email protected]I've tried this recipe twice now, and both times the lamb has been overcooked. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Turd Boy_0916
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The lamb is incredibly tender and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Kayden Wilson
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the rosemary skewers added a delicious flavor.
Oku Gabriel
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the rosemary skewers add a nice touch.
Taylan Chapman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb turned out tough and dry. Not sure what went wrong.
Taha Munir
[email protected]Great recipe! I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The lamb was so tender and flavorful.
Trizah Khasandi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the rosemary skewers added a wonderful flavor. Will definitely be making this again.
Jannat Evnath Mugdho
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is so juicy and tender, and the marinade is perfect.
Malik taseer
[email protected]This grilled lamb recipe was a hit! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the rosemary skewers added a delicious smoky flavor. I served it with grilled vegetables and a mint sauce, and it was a perfect summer meal.