Lamb Skewers with Salsa Verde Recipe

Name: Lamb Skewers with Salsa Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed mint leaves; 1/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup snipped chives; 2 tablespoons very finely chopped shallot; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Salt; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 pounds leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces

Servings: persons

1/4 cup packed mint leaves
1/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup snipped chives
2 tablespoons very finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces

1
In a food processor, combine the mint, parsley and chives with the shallot, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, crushed red pepper and a pinch of salt and process until finely chopped.
2
Add the olive oil and process the salsa verde until smooth.
3
Transfer half of the salsa verde to a small bowl.
4
Transfer the remaining salsa verde to another bowl and stir in the paprika and cumin.
5
Add the lamb pieces and turn to coat thoroughly.
6
Thread the lamb onto 8 long skewers and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
7
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
8
Grill the lamb skewers over high heat, turning them occasionally, until the lamb is lightly charred in spots, about 6 minutes for medium meat.
9
Serve the lamb skewers with the salsa verde.

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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: 1/4 cup packed mint leaves, 1/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1/4 cup snipped chives, 2 tablespoons very finely chopped shallot, and more.

Yes, Lamb Skewers with Salsa Verde falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lamb Skewers with Salsa Verde

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