Grilled Spiced Lamb Skewers (Shashlik) Recipe

Name: Grilled Spiced Lamb Skewers (Shashlik)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel; 1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek*; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus cilantro sprigs for garnish; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; About 1 tsp. kosher salt; 3 to 3 1/2 lbs. leg of lamb, fat and sinew trimmed, meat cut into 1 1/2- to 2-in. cubes (to yield about 2 1/2 lbs.); [SUB_RECIPE_LINK {Wild Plum Sauce (Tkemali), optional} {152062}]

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek*
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus cilantro sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
About 1 tsp. kosher salt
3 to 3 1/2 lbs. leg of lamb, fat and sinew trimmed, meat cut into 1 1/2- to 2-in. cubes (to yield about 2 1/2 lbs.)
[SUB_RECIPE_LINK {Wild Plum Sauce (Tkemali), optional} {152062}]

1
Put onion, garlic, spices, herbs, vinegar, and salt in a food processor and process into a smooth, thickish marinade.
2
In a bowl, combine lamb and marinade; turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and chill overnight.
3
Preheat a grill until very hot (550u00b0 to 600u00b0). Slide about 4 lamb cubes onto each skewer, shaking off excess marinade. Oil grill well with a wad of oiled paper towels, then grill skewers (covered if using gas), turning once halfway through, until medium rare (cut to test), 6 to 10 minutes; they will continue to cook to medium off the heat. Season with salt.
4
Lay skewers on a platter, top with cilantro sprigs, and serve with plum sauce.
5
*Find fenugreek seeds in the spice aisle; grind in a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, and more.

Yes, Grilled Spiced Lamb Skewers (Shashlik) 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 Spiced Lamb Skewers (Shashlik)

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