Lemon-Garlic Lamb Kebabs

Name: Lemon-Garlic Lamb Kebabs
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); 2 ounces feta cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

11 ingredients

12 steps

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

Directions

1

Heat the grill to high.
2

Assemble 4 long skewers, alternating 5 lamb cubes with 2 lemon wedges on each.
3

Arrange the skewers in a nonmetallic dish.
4

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
5

Pour the marinade over the skewers; turn to coat.
6

Let stand for at least 5 minutes (or cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally).
7

Season with salt and pepper.
8

Lightly oil the grates.
9

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.
10

Serve with the sauce, and garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
11

In a blender, puree the feta, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water.
12

Season with salt and ground pepper.