Spice-Rubbed Lamb Skewers With Herb-Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Spice-Rubbed Lamb Skewers With Herb-Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb in one piece; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; Salt; 1 clove garlic; 1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves; 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves; 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt; 1 large red onion, sliced; 6 pita breads, split horizontally

Servings: persons

2 pounds boneless leg of lamb in one piece
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt
1 clove garlic
1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1 cup loosely packed mint leaves
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 large red onion, sliced
6 pita breads, split horizontally

1
Slice lamb into 12 strips, each 1/2-inch thick, about 2 inches wide and 4 to 6 inches long.
2
Place in a dish and rub with 1 tablespoon oil.
3
Mix paprika, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt together and rub over meat.
4
Cover and set aside for 4 hours at room temperature.
5
Place 12 8-inch bamboo skewers in water.
6
Mince garlic and herbs by hand or machine.
7
Place in a serving bowl and add yogurt and 2 tablespoons oil.
8
Add 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water to thin to saucelike consistency.
9
Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and add salt to taste.
10
Refrigerate.
11
About 30 minutes before serving, heat grill or broiler.
12
Heat remaining oil in a skillet, add onion and saute over medium heat until just starting to brown.
13
Place in a serving dish.
14
Thread meat on skewers and sear quickly on grill or broiler, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes a side for medium-rare to medium.
15
Arrange on a platter, lightly toast cut sides of pita breads on grill or under broiler.
16
Arrange in a basket.
17
Serve kebabs with pita, onions and sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb in one piece, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spice-Rubbed Lamb Skewers With Herb-Yogurt Sauce 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.

Spice-Rubbed Lamb Skewers With Herb-Yogurt Sauce

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