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Lemon-Garlic Lamb Kebabs

In this recipe, lemon wedges caramelize on the grill, making them slightly sweet. When serving the skewers, squeeze the lemon juice over the lamb for added flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds leg of lamb, well trimmed and cut into 20 equal cubes (about 1 inch each)
8 thin lemon wedges
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grill
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Feta Dipping Sauce (recipe below)
Fresh parsley sprigs, for serving (optional)

Feta Dipping Sauce

2 ounces feta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the grill to high. Assemble 4 long skewers, alternating 5 lamb cubes with 2 lemon wedges on each. Arrange the skewers in a nonmetallic dish.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Pour the marinade over the skewers; turn to coat. Let stand for at least 5 minutes (or cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally). Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Lightly oil the grates. Place the skewers on the grill; cover the grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until grill marks are visible and the meat is cooked to the desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve with the sauce, and garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

  2. Feta Dipping Sauce

    Step 4

    In a blender, purée the feta, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and ground pepper.

Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved. Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine's editors. Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the successful daily syndicated television show.
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