Lamb, Sweet Potato, and Scallion Kebabs Recipe

Name: Lamb, Sweet Potato, and Scallion Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: a 3/4-pound piece trimmed boneless leg of lamb; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 medium sweet potato (about 6 ounces); about 5 scallions (white and pale green parts only); 1 teaspoon paprika (preferably hot); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; thirty-six 4-inch wooden skewers

Servings: persons

a 3/4-pound piece trimmed boneless leg of lamb
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 medium sweet potato (about 6 ounces)
about 5 scallions (white and pale green parts only)
1 teaspoon paprika (preferably hot)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
thirty-six 4-inch wooden skewers

1
Pat lamb dry and cut into 36 cubes (each about 3/4 inch) and in a bowl toss with soy sauce, lemon juice, and sugar.
2
Marinate lamb, covered, 1 hour.
3
Peel sweet potato and cut into 36 cubes (each about 3/4 inch).
4
In a large saucepan of boiling salted water simmer potato about 4 minutes, or until just tender.
5
In a colander drain potato and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
6
Cut scallions into thirty-six 1/2-inch-long pieces.
7
Preheat broiler.
8
In a bowl stir together spices and salt.
9
Drain lamb in a colander and pat dry.
10
Add lamb to spices and toss to coat.
11
On each skewer thread, close together and near pointed end of skewer, 1 piece sweet potato, 1 piece lamb, and 1 piece scallion.
12
Arrange kebabs on rack of a broiler pan in 2 rows, covering blunt ends of skewers in each row with a long strip of foil.
13
Broil kebabs about 4 inches from heat, without turning, about 4 minutes, or until lamb is medium-rare.

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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: a 3/4-pound piece trimmed boneless leg of lamb, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Lamb, Sweet Potato, and Scallion Kebabs 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.

Lamb, Sweet Potato, and Scallion Kebabs

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