Lamb Kebabs With Couscous Recipe

Name: Lamb Kebabs With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped; Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; Coarse salt; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 1/4 cup whole milk yogurt; 1 tablespoon chopped mint

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped
Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
Coarse salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/4 cup whole milk yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped mint

1
Whisk together 1/4 cup oil, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, lemon juice and zest.
2
Add lamb and mix to coat.
3
Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator, at least 2 hours.
4
Heat broiler and line broiler pan with aluminum foil.
5
Bring 2 cups of water with 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil.
6
Pour couscous into a heatproof bowl, and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil.
7
Add half the boiling water, cover for 5 minutes, then stir and add the remaining water.
8
Cover.
9
While couscous steams, thread lamb onto skewers.
10
Scrape marinade into small saucepan.
11
Season lamb with salt.
12
Broil, 4 minutes a side for medium rare.
13
Remove lamb and keep warm.
14
Add drippings to marinade.
15
Bring to boil for a minute, remove from heat; whisk in yogurt.
16
Fluff couscous with a fork and place on a platter.
17
Place skewers on top and sprinkle with mint.
18
Have each guest spoon sauce onto lamb.

650

kcal

Calories

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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Lamb Kebabs With Couscous 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!

Lamb Kebabs With Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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