Grilled Lamb Bites with Black-Olive Oil Recipe

Name: Grilled Lamb Bites with Black-Olive Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 11/4 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
2
In a blender, combine the olives with 1/3 cup of the olive oil and puree.
3
Add the garlic, lemon zest, vinegar and rosemary and puree.
4
Transfer to a serving bowl.
5
In a medium bowl, mix the cumin, paprika and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
6
Add the lamb and turn to coat.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Grill the lamb over high heat until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side.
9
Transfer to a plate and let stand for 5 minutes.
10
Skewer each lamb cube with a toothpick.
11
Transfer to a platter and serve with the black-olive oil.

1149

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lamb Bites with Black-Olive Oil 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.

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Grilled Lamb Bites with Black-Olive Oil

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