GRILLED LAMB ON ROSEMARY SKEWERS
Lamb on rosemary skewers has to be one of the oldest recipes in the world. In ancient times, the meat could just as easily have been goat, or something wilder, and fish was no doubt also a candidate. The idea of cutting branches of rosemary and using them as skewers must certainly have occurred to humans soon after they figured out how to build fires. You want rosemary branches with woody stalks, if possible. But if the stalks are too flimsy to poke through the lamb, run a pilot hole through with a skewer, and be sure to grill the lamb and figs separately because they'll cook at different rates. You might throw together a little basting sauce of lemon, garlic and a little more rosemary, but the skewers are just fine without it, and have been for thousands of years.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, lunch, skewers and kebabs, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Start a charcoal or wood fire or heat a gas grill; fire should be moderately hot. Thread lamb and figs onto rosemary branches, three or four chunks or figs per skewer. Do not mix meat and figs on same skewer.
- Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix together the lemon juice, garlic and minced rosemary and brush a little of this mixture on lamb and figs.
- Grill, turning skewers as each side browns and taking care to avoid flare-ups; total cooking time should be from 6 to 10 minutes for medium-rare meat, and 4 or 5 minutes for the figs. Meat will become slightly more done after you remove it from grill, so take this into account.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 584, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 726 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams
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Aadan Sitiin
[email protected]This is the best grilled lamb recipe I've ever tried. The lamb is so tender and flavorful, and the rosemary skewers add a perfect touch.
AKF PRODUCTION Ak
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook lamb for a crowd. It's easy to make and always a hit.
Zohaib Awan
[email protected]I would recommend using a high-quality olive oil for this recipe. It really makes a difference in the flavor.
Priscilla Williams
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
jangraper official
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The rosemary skewers really helped to improve the flavor.
Suboor Bajwa
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I made it with some leftover lamb chops and it turned out great.
Peris Akinyi
[email protected]I would definitely make this recipe again. It's a great way to impress your guests.
Nickson Osore
[email protected]The lamb was cooked perfectly. It was tender and juicy, and the rosemary skewers added a nice touch of flavor.
Tamkinat Tamkinat
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients or steps.
Double Pee
[email protected]I love the combination of lamb and rosemary. This recipe is a great way to showcase both flavors.
Al Hakim
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to the marinade.
Kako Khan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the rosemary skewers add a lovely flavor.
Mother Love
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for grilled lamb. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Hamda Mahamoud
[email protected]The lamb was a little dry for my taste, but the rosemary skewers were delicious. I would recommend using a marinade to keep the lamb moist.
Splitz Killer
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can throw it together in no time, and it always turns out great.
Byron Oyango
[email protected]This grilled lamb on rosemary skewers recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the rosemary skewers added a nice touch of smokiness. I would definitely make this again.