Easy Grilled Lamb Dinner
Lamb tends to be a meat that many overlook. While it has not always been very popular in the United States, it is slowly gaining admiration as people begin to see how delicious a properly cooked piece of lamb can be.
It is true that lamb can be difficult to cook properly. Lamb is a tough meat with many muscle fibers that can create a chewy texture. Making this durable meat into something soft and tender is something that may deter many people. However, do not let a past piece of tough lamb prevent you from trying this recipe! We have a trick to make it tender that you will easily be able to do!
Are you wondering what the secret trick to making lamb tender is? Well, the answer is a dry rub of herbs! In this lamb kebob recipe, the lamb pieces are tossed with a mixture of herbs and left to sit for several hours. The herbs will go to work, drawing out the fluids in the lamb, and then, when the lamb is later placed on the grill, the dry rub will lock in the moisture, keeping the lamb nice and juicy. Pretty simple, right?! It really is. And this step will prevent your lamb from ever being too tough or unappetizing. A dry-rubbed piece of lamb will make you a lamb enthusiast.
Many people also are unaware of what kinds of spices and sauces go well with lamb. You may automatically envision a saccharine-sweet mint jelly next to a slice of Christmas lamb which is the classic flavor combination- lamb and mint. While this grouping is quite delicious, lamb also goes well with rosemary and parsley, oregano, and dill. Adding these spices will enhance the natural, gamey taste of the lamb.
Yogurt sauce is a natural pairing for lamb and is used in many Greek and middle eastern lamb recipes. The lightness of the sauce compliments the heaviness of the meat. Of course, as any great sauce should, it also adds amazing flavors that flatter the spices of the dry rub and the meat itself. Our yogurt, cucumber and dill blend is reminiscent of a Greek Tzatziki sauce. While we love it with this grilled lamb, you can also use this recipe as a dip or on grilled chicken.
The main goal of this recipe is to make you a true lamb lover and help you expand your meat horizons, adding more options to the beef, chicken, and fish standards. We truly believe you will love lamb after this! Give the recipe a try and let us know what you think.
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- 1 cup full fat Greek yogurt plain
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
- salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped oregano
- Whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic in a medium bowl.
- Stir in the cucumber and dill then season with salt and pepper and chill.
- Combine the lamb, rosemary, mint, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours then thread onto skewers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat then place the kebabs on the grill.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning as needed, until done to your liking.
- Let the kebabs rest for 5 minutes then serve with the yogurt sauce.
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Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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