North African Style Lamb Kabobs Recipe

Name: North African Style Lamb Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon garlic (minced); ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground); 2 lbs lamb (sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes); ½ cup raisins (golden); ¼ cup honey; ¼ cup orange blossom water; 2 tablespoons cinnamon (ground); ½ cup almonds (toasted)

Servings: persons

1
Pre-soak bamboo skewers in water.
2
Whisk together olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice to create marinade.
3
Place lamb cubes in a resealable bag and then add marinade.
4
Refrigerate for 8 hours, turning every two hours.
5
Preheat grill to medium high heat.
6
Place lamb on skewers.
7
Grill for 4 minutes on one side, rotate and grill for 4 minutes more on other side or until desired done-ness.
8
In microwavable bowl, mix honey, cinnamon and orange blossom water together.
9
Microwave honey mixture for 30 - 60 seconds.
10
Remove lamb from skewers.
11
Top lamb with raisins and almonds.
12
Drizzle honey mixture on top and enjoy!

982

kcal

Calories

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon garlic (minced), ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, North African Style Lamb Kabobs 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!

North African Style Lamb Kabobs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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