Lamb and Dates Skewers With Bacon Recipe

Name: Lamb and Dates Skewers With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sour cream; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon harissa; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped; 1 teaspoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 lb lamb, cut in 12 cubes (leg or shoulder); 8 large medjool dates, seeded; 4 bacon, slices cup in half or 8 slices prosciutto; 1 onion, cut in 12 cubes; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut in 12 cubes; 1 lemon, cut in 8 cubes; salt and pepper; 4 wood skewers, soaked 30 minutes in water or 4 metal skewers

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon harissa
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 lb lamb, cut in 12 cubes (leg or shoulder)
8 large medjool dates, seeded
4 bacon, slices cup in half or 8 slices prosciutto
1 onion, cut in 12 cubes
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut in 12 cubes
1 lemon, cut in 8 cubes
salt and pepper
4 wood skewers, soaked 30 minutes in water or 4 metal skewers

1
Marinade: In a dish or a bag with hermetic seal, mix all ingredients of the marinade.
2
Add lamb.
3
Cover the dish or close the bag.
4
Put in fridge 4 hours or overnight.
5
Lamb Skewers: Preheat bbq to medium heat.
6
Oil the grill.
7
Roll bacon around each date.
8
Set aside.
9
Thread meat on skewers, alternating with dates, veggies and lemon.
10
Grill the skewers about 4 minutes on each side or until desired cooking.
11
Watch the cooking, because the marinade burn easily.
12
Serve skewers on couscous and serve with sour cream.

1015

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons sour cream, 3 tablespoons orange juice, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Lamb and Dates Skewers With Bacon 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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Lamb and Dates Skewers With Bacon

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