Grilled Lamb and Red Onion Skewers Recipe

Name: Grilled Lamb and Red Onion Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil; Four 1-inch slices of peasant bread; 1/4 cup black olive tapenade

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
Four 1-inch slices of peasant bread
1/4 cup black olive tapenade

1
Light a grill or preheat a large cast-iron grill pan.
2
In a medium bowl, toss the lamb with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Alternate the lamb on four 12-inch skewers with pieces of red onion.
4
In another bowl, combine the garlic with the balsamic vinegar and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
5
Add the tomatoes and basil, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
6
Brush the bread on both sides with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
7
Grill, turning once, until toasted, about 2 minutes per side.
8
Spread about 2 teaspoons of the tapenade on each toast.
9
Grill the lamb until browned all over, 7 to 8 minutes for medium rare meat.
10
Spread the remaining tapenade on the lamb.
11
Spoon the tomato salad onto large plates.
12
Add a lamb skewer and a tapenade toast to each and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes, 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lamb and Red Onion Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Lamb and Red Onion Skewers

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