Grilled Lamb Recipe
5 pounds boned lamb roast
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1. Prepare a grill.
2. Place lamb in a 13 x 9-inch microwave-safe baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, cinnamon, allspice, mint and olive oil. Spread evenly over the lamb. Cover and microwave on medium for about 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 110° to 120°F.
4. Remove the lamb to a grill and cook on medium-high until the surface blackens and the meat is tender (a meat thermometer should register 155° for medium). Let stand for at least 10 minutes before carving. Makes 10 servings.
Lime Basted Lamb Kebabs Recipe3. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, cinnamon, allspice, mint and olive oil. Spread evenly over the lamb. Cover and microwave on medium for about 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 110° to 120°F.
4. Remove the lamb to a grill and cook on medium-high until the surface blackens and the meat is tender (a meat thermometer should register 155° for medium). Let stand for at least 10 minutes before carving. Makes 10 servings.
3/4 cup lime juice
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (16-ounce) package frozen pearl onions
4 peaches, pitted and quartered
8 (10-inch) bamboo skewers
1. In a large plastic bag or bowl with a lid, combine lime juice,
sugar, olive oil, cilantro, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper.
Remove 1/2 cup marinade; set aside for basting. Add lamb and
onions; close plastic bag or place lid on securely. Refrigerate for
30 minutes, turning the bag or stirring every 10 minutes.
2. Preheat grill.
3. Remove lamb and onions from marinade. Thread lamb, onions
and peaches onto 8 skewers. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, or until
done, basting with reserved marinade. Serve hot.
Minted Lamb Kebabs Recipe
1 (12-ounce) jar mint jelly, divided use
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound boneless leg of lamb, cut into cubes
2 zucchini, cut into 1-inch thick slices
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, cut in wedges
8 mushrooms
1. Combine 1/2 cup jelly, rosemary and black pepper in small
saucepan. Cook over low heat until jelly is melted. Cool;
transfer to medium bowl. Add lamb; cover and refrigerate for 2
hours.
2. Preheat grill or broiler.
3. Thread lamb and vegetables alternately on skewers. Grill or
broil to desired degree, brushing with remaining jelly and
turning skewers frequently.
Persian Lamb Kebabs Recipe
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 bay leaves
2 pounds lamb, cubed
4 tomatoes, cut in large chunks
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut in large chunks
2 eggplants, cut in large chunks
1. Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and bay leaves in
a medium bowl. Add lamb and marinate for 4 to 5 hours in the
refrigerator, turning once to coat meat.
2. Prepare grill for cooking.
3. Thread lamb and bay leaves, alternating with tomatoes, bell
peppers, and eggplant onto skewers. Brush with marinade. Grill
over medium-high heat until lamb is brown and cooked through,
about 5 minutes on each side. Serve hot.
