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Grilled Lamb Kabobs
These Grilled Lamb Kabobs are a must for summer grilling. Lamb chunks are tossed in a Mediterranean marinade so they're tasty, tender & juicy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinade time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion ½ grated and ½ cut into chunks
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ¼ pound boneless lamb loin or boneless leg of lamb trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- fresh dill for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix grated onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Add lamb and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4-6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove lamb from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Remove lamb from marinade, shaking off excess and wiping away any grated onion bits. Thread pieces onto metal or soaked wooden skewers with the onion chunks in between the lamb.
- Grill until lightly charred, 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove from heat and serve with yogurt sauce or tzatziki or over rice.
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Notes
- Make ahead: The lamb can be marinated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Storage: Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be reheated in the oven at 350F.
Nutrition Information
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
390mg
(16%)
Potassium
492mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
76IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.