LAMB SKEWERS WITH YOGURT-MINT DIP.
Preparation time
20 minutes
Marinating time
30 minutes to 2 hours
Grilling time
7–9 minutes
Ingredients
600 g lamb sirloin or boneless leg of lamb
2–3 tsp Shish Kebab Spice Blend
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
Salt
Black pepper
Wooden or metal skewers
For the dip:
200 g yogurt
1 small clove garlic
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped mint
Salt
Preparation
1. Prepare the meat
600 g lamb sirloin or boneless leg of lamb
Salt
Black pepper
Trim the lamb of excess fat and cut into approximately 3 cm cubes. Place in a bowl and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
2. Mix the marinade
2–3 tsp Shish Kebab Spice Blend
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
Finely chop or quickly blend the onion and garlic. Mix with olive oil, lemon juice, and Shish Kebab Spice Blend. Pour the marinade over the meat and mix everything well.
3. Marinate the meat
Cover the meat and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes. 2 hours in the refrigerator is better to allow the Shish Kebab Spice Blend to fully penetrate the meat.
4. Thread the skewers
Wooden or metal skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 1 hour beforehand. Thread the marinated meat onto the skewers, leaving a little space between the pieces so they cook evenly.
5. Grill
Grill the lamb skewers over high heat, turning them every few minutes. After about 7 minutes, they will still be slightly pink inside; after 9 minutes, they will be more well-done.
6. Prepare the yogurt-mint dip
200 g yogurt
1 small clove garlic
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped mint
Salt
Mix the yogurt with garlic, lemon juice, mint, and salt. Let it sit briefly and serve with the hot skewers.
Serving suggestion
Serve with flatbread, rice, grilled vegetables, tomato salad, or a simple cucumber salad. The yogurt-mint dip balances the roasted flavors from the grill well and rounds out the lamb skewers perfectly.
Tip
If you don't want to use lamb, you can also prepare this recipe with chicken or beef. Chicken should be cooked through completely.
Background
Shish Kebab is a classic grilled dish, consisting of pieces of meat cooked on skewers over high heat. Our Shish Kebab Spice Blend is particularly suitable as it combines paprika, garlic, herbs, sumac, and baharat notes, giving the meat a distinct oriental flavor.
