Lamb Skewers a la Plancha with Piperrada Recipe

Name: Lamb Skewers a la Plancha with Piperrada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lamb top round, cut into 1-inch cubes (substitution: lamb loin); Marinade, recipe follows; Kosher salt, for seasoning; Piperrada, recipe follows; 6 -inch bamboo skewers; Plancha or pancake griddle; 1 shallot, diced; 1 teaspoon dried guindilla pepper (substitution: red pepper flakes); 1/3 cup chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives; 1/3 cup chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 1 teaspoon ground dried black cumin; 1 teaspoon ground dried fennel seed; 1 teaspoon ground dried mustard seed; 1 pinch saffron; 1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 4 cups olive oil; 4 red bell peppers; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 springs fresh thyme; 2 cups extra virgin olive oil; Plancha or pancake griddle pan; 1 newspaper (preferably Spanish!)

Servings: persons

1 pound lamb top round, cut into 1-inch cubes (substitution: lamb loin)
Marinade, recipe follows
Kosher salt, for seasoning
Piperrada, recipe follows
6 -inch bamboo skewers
Plancha or pancake griddle
1 shallot, diced
1 teaspoon dried guindilla pepper (substitution: red pepper flakes)
1/3 cup chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon ground dried black cumin
1 teaspoon ground dried fennel seed
1 teaspoon ground dried mustard seed
1 pinch saffron
1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 cups olive oil
4 red bell peppers
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 springs fresh thyme
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
Plancha or pancake griddle pan
1 newspaper (preferably Spanish!)

1
Place the lamb pieces on the bamboo skewers (3 to 4 pieces per skewer) and place in a large baking pan.
2
Coat lamb skewers with marinade and cover.
3
Refrigerate marinated skewers overnight.
4
Heat a plancha or griddle pan over high heat.
5
Season the skewers with kosher salt.
6
Sear each lamb skewers, about 1 minute per side.
7
Serve on a large platter over the Piperrada.
8
Combine shallot, guindilla pepper, thyme, chives, rosemary, cumin, fennel seed, mustard seed, saffron, and paprika together in a medium bowl.
9
Add the lemon juice and slowly add olive oil while whisking thoroughly.
10
Heat a plancha or pancake griddle pan over medium-high heat and carefully blacken the red peppers on all sides.
11
Once sufficiently charred, remove, wrap in the newspaper and set aside to cool.
12
When the peppers are cool enough to handle, carefully pull out the seeds and peel away the charred skin.
13
Slice the peeled red pepper into thin strips and add to a medium bowl with garlic and whole thyme sprigs.
14
Add olive oil, toss together, and marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 1 day ahead.

3671

kcal

Calories

387

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lamb top round, cut into 1-inch cubes (substitution: lamb loin), Marinade, recipe follows, Kosher salt, for seasoning, Piperrada, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Lamb Skewers a la Plancha with Piperrada falls under the Breakfast 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 Skewers a la Plancha with Piperrada

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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