Lamb Kebabs

Directions

1. 1
   Place the lamb into a large nonmetallic dish.
2. 2
   Mix the oil, lemon juice, onion, and thyme and pour over the lamb.
3. 3
   Season with salt and pepper, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Soak 16 wooden skewers in cold water.
5. 5
   Drain the lamb, reserving the marinade.
6. 6
   Preheat the broiler.
7. 7
   Thread the lamb, shallots, tomatoes, mushrooms, and red peppers onto the skewers.
8. 8
   Grill for about 10 minutes, turning frequently and basting with the marinade.
9. 9
   Serve hot, with warmed pita bread and the lettuce and cucumber slices.
10. 10
    Variation
11. 11
    Curried Lamb Kebabs
12. 12
    Add crushed garlic, chopped cilantro, and 1 tsp each of ground cumin and curry powder.