Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze

Name: Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses or concentrate; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 24 bay leaves; 36 dried Turkish apricot halves, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses or concentrate
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
24 bay leaves
36 dried Turkish apricot halves, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
Kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts

1
To make the marinade, puree the onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, ginger, and pepper in a blender.
2
Add the pomegranate molasses and tomato paste, then pulse until blended.
3
With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil until blended.
4
Put the lamb in a shallow dish, coat with half of the marinade, and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
5
Reserve the remaining marinade to use as a grilling glaze.
6
Prepare a hot fire (450F) in a wood-fired grill.
7
Remove the lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
8
Soak 16 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
9
Thread the lamb, bay leaves, and apricot halves alternately on the skewers.
10
Lightly salt the lamb.
11
In a small saucepan, bring the reserved marinade to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
12
Grill the skewers for about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
13
Brush with marinade while grilling and again after removing from the heat.
14
Arrange the skewers on a platter and sprinkle with the pistachios.

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* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped onion, 4 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze 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!