Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Kabobs

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Yields1 Serving

FOR THE MARINADE
 3 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley
 2 tbsp fresh marjoram
 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 2 tsp lemon juice
 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
 1 tsp fine sea salt
 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE SKEWERS
 2 lbs top round lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
 fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
 1 large red onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
 lemon wedges, for garnish

1

Combine the marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.

2

Pat the lamb cubes dry and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Put the lamb and marinade in a glass dish or resealable plastic bag. Toss to evenly coat the meat and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

3

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.

4

Place a cube of lamb on a skewer, followed by the peppers and onions. Repeat until the skewers are filled.

5

Place a cube of lamb on a skewer, followed by the peppers and onions. Repeat until the skewers are filled.

6

Oil the hot grill pan, then place the skewers on the grill. Cook the lamb to the desired doneness, turning the skewers every 1 to 2 minutes (7 to 8 minutes total for medium doneness).

Ingredients

FOR THE MARINADE
 3 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley
 2 tbsp fresh marjoram
 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 2 tsp lemon juice
 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
 1 tsp fine sea salt
 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE SKEWERS
 2 lbs top round lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
 fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
 1 large red onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
 lemon wedges, for garnish

Directions

1

Combine the marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.

2

Pat the lamb cubes dry and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Put the lamb and marinade in a glass dish or resealable plastic bag. Toss to evenly coat the meat and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

3

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.

4

Place a cube of lamb on a skewer, followed by the peppers and onions. Repeat until the skewers are filled.

5

Place a cube of lamb on a skewer, followed by the peppers and onions. Repeat until the skewers are filled.

6

Oil the hot grill pan, then place the skewers on the grill. Cook the lamb to the desired doneness, turning the skewers every 1 to 2 minutes (7 to 8 minutes total for medium doneness).

Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Kabobs