Moroccan Lamb Kebabs with Golden Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Lamb Kebabs with Golden Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil; 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 4 teaspoons salt; 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 pounds well-trimmed boneless leg of lamb, cut into 2-inch cubes; 16 12-inch-long metal skewers; 32 whole dried apricots (preferably Mediterranean), soaked in boiling water 5 minutes, drained; 4 red onions, each cut into 8 chunks; Golden Couscous

Servings: persons

3/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
4 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 pounds well-trimmed boneless leg of lamb, cut into 2-inch cubes
16 12-inch-long metal skewers
32 whole dried apricots (preferably Mediterranean), soaked in boiling water 5 minutes, drained
4 red onions, each cut into 8 chunks
Golden Couscous

1
Whisk first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
2
Transfer 1/2 cup marinade to small bowl; cover, chill, and reserve as basting sauce.
3
Add lamb to remaining marinade in medium bowl; toss to coat.
4
Marinate 2 hours at room temperature or cover and refrigerate overnight.
5
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
6
Remove lamb from marinade.
7
Thread lamb cubes onto 8 skewers, dividing equally.
8
Thread apricots and onion chunks alternately on remaining 8 skewers.
9
Brush all skewers with some of reserved 1/2 cup marinade.
10
Sprinkle onion-apricot skewers with salt and pepper.
11
Grill onion-apricot skewers until onions soften and begin to brown, occasionally turning and basting with marinade and moving skewers to cooler part of barbecue if necessary to keep apricots from burning, about 10 minutes.
12
Grill lamb to desired doneness, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes for medium-rare.
13
Mound Golden Couscous on platter.
14
Top with skewers and serve.

9085

kcal

Calories

941

Fat

Carbs

124

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup olive oil, 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 6 large garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Lamb Kebabs with Golden 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!

Moroccan Lamb Kebabs with Golden Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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