Grilling: Garlic And Cilantro Lamb Kabobs Recipe

Name: Grilling: Garlic And Cilantro Lamb Kabobs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves; 3 medium cloves garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup dark raisins; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon table salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 1/4 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of fat and silver skin and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 bell peppers, 1 red, 1 yellow, and 1 orange, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large red onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; Lemon or lime wedges for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
3 medium cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup dark raisins
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/4 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of fat and silver skin and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 bell peppers, 1 red, 1 yellow, and 1 orange, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Lemon or lime wedges for serving (optional)

1
Process all of the marinade ingredients in workbowl of food processor fitted with steel blade until smooth, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape sides of workbowl with rubber spatula as needed.
2
Toss marinade and lamb in ziploc bag; seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24.
3
Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread coals out evenly.
4
While the fire is lighting, starting and ending with meat, thread 4 pieces meat, 3 pieces onion (three 3-layer stacks), and 6 pieces pepper in mixed order onto skewers.
5
Grill kabobs uncovered, turning each kabob one-quarter turn every 1 3/4 minutes to brown all sides, until meat is well browned all over and cooked to medium-rare, about 7 minutes. Transfer kabob to serving platter, squeeze lemon or lime wedges over kabob if desired, and serve immediately.

1147

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, 3 medium cloves garlic, peeled, 1/4 cup dark raisins, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, and more.

Yes, Grilling: Garlic And Cilantro Lamb Kabobs Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!