Best 6 Grilled Cumin Lamb With Spicy Onions Recipes

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Grilled cumin lamb with spicy onions is a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of tender lamb, cumin, and spicy onions. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. The lamb is marinated in a mixture of cumin, garlic, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection. The spicy onions are made with red onions, jalapenos, and vinegar, and they add a delicious kick to the dish. Serve the grilled cumin lamb with spicy onions over rice or your favorite sides.

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GRILLED CUMIN LAMB WITH SPICY ONIONS



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Yogurt makes a great base for a marinade, adding a milky tang and helping to tenderize all kinds of meats. In this case, the yogurt is spiked with aromatics - toasted cumin, green chile, herbs, and plenty of ginger and garlic - which impart complex flavors to a butterflied leg of lamb destined for the grill. Lightly pickled, spicy onions make a bright garnish here, but you can skip them if it seems like one step too many. Instead, just slice up a red onion and scatter the raw slivers over the top of the meat for a contrasting crunch. If you'd rather cook this inside, you can broil it instead of grilling.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     meat, main course

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 limes
2 medium red onions, peeled
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
Pinch of granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more as needed for sprinkling
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/3 cup plain yogurt, plus more for serving, if desired
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves and tender stems, plus more for serving
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems, plus more for serving
6 garlic cloves
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded if desired
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced into thin coins
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 boneless butterflied leg of lamb, about 5 to 6 pounds without the bone
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Grate the zest from one of the limes and squeeze the juice. Reserve both separately. Cut the other lime into wedges and save for serving.
  • Cut one onion into wedges; put into a blender and add lime zest. Halve remaining onion and slice it very thinly; put slices into a sieve and rinse well with cold water. Transfer onion slices to a small bowl.
  • Add lime juice to bowl with onion slices, sprinkle lightly with salt, sugar and cayenne. Toss well and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until serving.
  • In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the blender with the onion and lime zest. Add yogurt, mint, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, ginger, black pepper, 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne. Blend until smooth.
  • Place the lamb on a rimmed baking sheet, bowl or in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade all over lamb, turning to make sure it is thoroughly coated. Cover lamb (or close the bag), and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat the grill (or broiler). Wipe lamb with paper towels, removing most of the yogurt mixture. Grill or broil lamb until a digital thermometer reads 115 degrees for rare, or 125 for medium (about 6 to 15 minutes per side, depending on how you like your meat and how thick the lamb is). If the meat starts to char before it's done, move it to a cooler part of the grill to finish cooking. Or if broiling, move it farther away from the broiler's heat source.
  • Transfer to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let the meat rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Arrange meat on a platter, spooning any juices from the cutting board over the slices, and top with more mint, cilantro, the spicy onions, yogurt if you like, and a sprinkling of flaky salt. Serve immediately, with the lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 363, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 586 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

CHEF JOHN'S GRILLED LAMB WITH MINT ORANGE SAUCE



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Using a blend of Mediterranean herbs and spices and a touch of cinnamon, these tender grilled lamb chops are served with orange and fresh mint sauce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Chops

Time 4h25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds lamb loin chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon mixed herbs - Italian, Greek, or French blend
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt as needed
¼ cup orange marmalade
1 pinch hot chili flakes
½ tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place lamb chops in a large bowl. Season with olive oil, garlic, cumin, mixed herbs, pepper, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Toss until well coated with oil and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate. Allow to marinate at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place lamb chops on grill. Sprinkle the chops with a bit of salt. Grill until seared on the first side, 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the chops. Rotate chops a half turn on the grill about a minute before turning them. Turn and grill the other side to desired doneness, another 4 to 7 minutes. For medium rare, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should bead 125 to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer to a serving dish and tent loosely with foil.
  • Place marmalade in bowl. Add chili flakes, mint, and rice vinegar. Stir together thoroughly.
  • Brush the sauce over the chops and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 125.5 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

GRILLED LAMB KEBABS WITH CUMIN AND CINNAMON



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Categories     Lamb     Low Carb     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 3 1/2-pound sirloin half leg of lamb, bone removed, fat trimmed, meat cut into 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch pieces
6 12-inch metal skewers

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, cumin, pepper, salt and cinnamon in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add lamb to dish and toss to coat well with oil mixture. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour or refrigerate 1 1/2 to 4 hours, tossing occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat) or preheat broiler. Thread lamb pieces onto skewers, dividing equally (about 5 pieces per skewer). Grill or broil lamb to desired doneness, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes for medium-rare.

GRILLED SPICY LAMB BURGERS



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Something new for all the grill-daddies! An EASY burger to make, and guests rave over this one.

Provided by Alan Hollister

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     Lamb

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground lamb
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon sherry
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon molasses
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 pita bread rounds
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • Place the lamb in a large bowl, and mix with the mint, cilantro, oregano, garlic, sherry, vinegar, and molasses. Season with cumin, allspice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
  • Brush grill grate with oil. Grill burgers 5 minutes on each side, or until well done. Heat the pita pocket briefly on the grill. Serve burgers wrapped in pitas with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1003.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SPICY LAMB SAUSAGE WITH GRILLED ONIONS AND ZUCCHINI



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This is modeled after North African merguez, which is sometimes served as part of an elaborate couscous meal, but good on a bun, too. For its deep rust-red color, merguez relies on lots of dried sweet red pepper (paprika) and a goodly amount of hot red pepper (cayenne). Garlic, cumin and coriander are strong supporting players.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 24 (2-ounce) sausages, 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

3 pounds ground lamb, or a mixture of half lamb and half beef or veal
2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds
2 teaspoons toasted coriander seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
6 allspice berries
2 teaspoons salt, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Pinch cinnamon
4 tablespoons mild paprika
8 large garlic cloves, smashed to a paste
1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon toasted coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon toasted caraway seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
Cayenne, to taste
2 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 sweet onions, such as Vidalia, in 1/2-inch crosswise slices
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
4 medium zucchini, in 1/2-inch lengthwise slices
2 heads bibb or other lettuce, washed
3 or 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges
2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons roughly chopped mint
Pita breads, optional

Steps:

  • To make the sausage, put ground lamb in a mixing bowl. Using a spice mill or mortar and pestle, grind cumin, coriander, black pepper and allspice. Add to lamb, along with salt, cayenne, cinnamon, paprika and garlic. Mix well with hands to incorporate. Fry a little piece of the mixture in a small skillet. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary. Mix again and refrigerate at least 2 hours or, preferably, overnight. Form mixture into 24 two-ounce patties.
  • To make the vinaigrette, grind cumin, coriander and caraway. Combine with paprika and a good pinch of cayenne in a small bowl. Add garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and salt. Whisk in olive oil.
  • Light a charcoal grill or use a grill pan. The heat should be moderate. Grill sausages, in batches if necessary, for about 2 minutes per side, until just done. Keep warm. Paint onion slices with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until softened slightly, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with zucchini. Keep at room temperature.
  • Line a large platter with lettuce leaves and pile sausages in the middle. Arrange onions and zucchini around the platter. Salt the tomatoes and distribute. Whisk the vinaigrette, then drizzle over everything. Sprinkle with cilantro and mint, and serve with warm pita breads, if desired.

GRILLED LAMB KEBABS WITH CUMIN AND CINNAMON



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I love this lamb dish. The flavors sound unusual, but they compliment the meat nicely. I first tasted this last summer at a cook out. I begged for the recipe and got it from the hostess.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 1h6m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (3 1/2 lb) sirloin half leg of lamb, bone removed,fat trimmed,meat cut into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch pieces
6 12 inch metal skewers

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, cumin, pepper, salt and cinnamon in 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish.
  • Add lamb to dish and toss to coat well with oil mixture.
  • Let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerat 1 1/2 to 4 hours, tossing occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat) or prehat broiler.
  • Thread lamb pieces onto skewers, dividing equally (about 5 pieces per skewer).
  • Grill or broil lamb to desired doneness, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes for medium-rare.

Tips:

  • To ensure the lamb is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the lamb in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Be sure to thinly slice the onions so that they cook quickly and evenly.
  • If you like a spicier dish, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper to the onion mixture.
  • Serve the lamb with your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled cumin lamb with spicy onions is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a cozy dinner at home. The lamb is tender and juicy, and the spicy onions add a delicious kick. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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