LAMB KEBABS WITH PARMESAN YOGURT SAUCE

Jason Glover

Servings

8

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Marinated and perfectly grilled lamb kebabs serves with a creamy, cheesy, parmesan-yogurt sauce. These are great for cookouts and parties!

LAMB KEBABS WITH PARMESAN YOGURT SAUCE

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped thyme
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped rosemary
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 habanero pepper, seeds and stems removed, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1" cubes
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 ½ tsp salt

Parmesan Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 ¼ cups plain, whole milk yogurt
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup finely chopped basil
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ garlic clove, grated

Tools

Directions

  1. Combine the onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, oil, and habanero (if using) in a large bowl.
  2. Season the lamb cubes with the black pepper and 2 tsp of salt. Add to the onion mixture and mix until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Lightly oil grill or grill pan and preheat to medium.
  4. In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, parmesan cheese, basil, cumin, grated garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
  5. Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto 12 skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them beforehand).
  6. Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the meat is evenly cooked and slightly charred.
  7. Serve with the parmesan-yogurt sauce and enjoy!