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Grilled Herb-Crusted Lamb Kebabs

Grilled Herb Crusted Lamb Kebabs
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An easy lamb kebab marinade makes these Grilled Herb Crusted Lamb Kebabs special. Marinate overnight to infuse the lamb with garlic and herbs. Perfect for summer grilling, herb crusted lamb goes great with couscous salads for a healthy grilled dinner. 

 

Do you remember My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the scene where Tula’s family is roasting a lamb on a spit in their front yard?  Well, that’s not too far off from my family.  Ok, we’re not Greek and we don’t cook dinner on the lawn, but growing up, lamb was a constant at our family meals and celebrations.  Which is why these Grilled Herb-Crusted Lamb Kebabs are like second nature to me.


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 As a child, I remember my paternal grandmother, Myne, fixing leg of lamb for Easter.  Hers was always a bit too done for my tastes, but as long as there were mashed potatoes and gravy, I wasn’t complaining.  

My maternal grandmother, Madou, made lamb for Christmas.  It was loaded with garlic and roasted to a burnished finish outside, while sporting a pink interior.  My grandfather helped out with a simple, vinegar-spiked au jus.  

Uncle Frank cooks his lamb over an open flame.   Mom has been known to butterfly and stuff her lamb.  For me, lamb chops and rack of lamb are the default menu item when I don’t know what to fix for company.  

 

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During the summer months, I go for minimum fuss and maximum flavor with my lamb which means an intense herb and garlic marinade, a few hours to soak up the flavors and a good sear on the Weber!  There’s nothing better!

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If you’re thinking that lamb is too expensive to be an everyday cut, I hear you.  At my local Publix, they had an organic leg of lamb for $42 — ouch!  But when I asked the butcher for 1 1/2 pounds of lamb chunks that I could use to kebab, he took the same leg of lamb, trimmed it to perfect 2″ cubes and handed me a package that read $7.46.  Not too shabby!  And he did all the work.

 

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After the meat has soaked up the flavors of the marinade, heat the grill while you thread the chunks of lamb onto the skewers.  Note, if you’re using wooden skewers, make sure you soak them for an hour before making the kebabs — otherwise, they’ll burn on the grill.

 

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A medium hot grill, about 450° –  500° will sear the outside and cook the interior to a perfect medium rare.  Don’t fiddle with the meat too much — let the grill do the work.  Flip it about 4-5 minutes after it goes on and watch for flare ups.  It shouldn’t take more than 8-12 minutes to cook, depending on how you like it.

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Lamb kebabs scream SUMMER – and since we’re in the final weeks, it’s time to make the most of it.  Try these kebabs with this  simple cracked wheat salad, a savory pilaf or farm fresh zucchini boats and this super-easy and eyes-rolling-back-in-your-head-good Apricot Tart.

 

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Grilled Herb Crusted Lamb Kebabs

The easiest, most flavorful lamb - perfect for a weeknight or even for company!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword grilling, lamb
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 439kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary chopped fresh
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons mint chopped fresh
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh
  • 2 teaspoons oregano chopped fresh
  • 5 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds lamb my butcher cut it for me from a leg of lamb., cut into 2" pieces

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the rosemary, mint, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and olive oil. Mix to combine. Add the lamb chunks and toss until well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the grill to a medium high heat (about 450°).
  • Loosely thread the chunks of lamb onto skewers - they should touch but not be jammed together. Grill for 8-10 minutes for medium rare, turning once or twice during the cooking. Remove from heat and let the kebabs rest for 5-7 minutes before serving.

Notes

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for an hour before skewering the meat, so that the skewers don't burn.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 11.8mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2.4mg

 

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This outrageously simple lamb kebab marinade packs a ton of flavor into these kebabs. Grilled Herb Crusted Lamb Kebabs marinate overnight to infuse the lamb with garlic and herbs. Perfect for summer grilling, herb crusted lamb goes great with whole grain salads for a healthy grilled dinner. #lamb #lambkebabs #herbmarinade #herbcrustedlamb #grilledlamb #healthylambdinner #lambmarinaderecipe #lambrecipe

 

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Comments

  1. PAIGE says

    December 28, 2019 at 10:48 AM

    Looks great, we are going to try it!

    Reply
  2. Cheri says

    June 13, 2017 at 1:27 AM

    I made this 2 days ago for mom-in-laws 92nd BD. she and all who attended loved it…not one bit left. I made couple small changes. I doubled the recipe, but tripled the garlic, added the juice from the lemons as well as the zest, added chopped fresh thyme as well. I let it marinate in a double plastic bag overnight. We grilled it on the Weber. So good. Thank you, what a find.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      June 13, 2017 at 6:56 AM

      That sounds like quite a party! I’m so glad that you and your family enjoyed it! It’s one of our go to dishes. Sounds like your tweaks worked out perfectly!

      Reply
  3. Manoj says

    June 10, 2017 at 2:39 PM

    Thanks for the receipe… shall surly try this out… what makes the mutton soft and tender as it’s not easy to grill mutton..
    Do u use vinegar with other herbs over night…

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      June 10, 2017 at 2:59 PM

      Well, I’m using lamb — which is actually very tender… Lamb comes from an animal younger than one year old. Mutton comes from an adult animal and could be tougher. If you can, get the lamb, you won’t be disappointed. You can marinate the meat overnight to deepen the flavor if you like! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Platter Talk says

    November 18, 2016 at 5:18 PM

    These look like little chunks of heaven. We love lamb but don’t make it nearly enough. Thanks for the nudge!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 18, 2016 at 6:16 PM

      OMG – these lamb kebabs are righteous!

      Reply
  5. Dahn @savor the Best says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:12 PM

    Oh this looks incredible, I love lamb and really enjoy it with fresh herbs. Great recipe

    Reply
  6. Hanady says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:36 PM

    Wow this looks so good! You’re pictures are making me hungry! Beautiful job. This recipe is going in my saved folder!

    Reply
  7. Lisa Ho says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:41 PM

    OH my!!! I want them!!! looks so succulent and juicy pieces of lamb 😀

    Reply
  8. Heidy L. McCallum says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:21 PM

    Grilled Herb-Crusted Lamb Kebabs have never ever looked so darn good girl! I love the idea of this recipe and definitely know my boys would devour this menu item!! I am printing out and making this this weekend, any other valuable tips would be appreciated, however, your recipe looks really easy to follow from what I see.

    Thanks again, you may have saved my hind end from serving the same old same old!!!

    Sincerely,
    Heidy

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 16, 2016 at 6:57 AM

      Please let me know how you and your boys like it! This is one of our go-to grilling recipes!

      Reply
  9. immaculatebites says

    September 15, 2016 at 6:49 PM

    This has got me salivating !!! Your pictures are beautiful and so enticing. YUM

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 15, 2016 at 7:50 PM

      I’m so glad you like them!

      Reply
  10. Yined says

    August 14, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    I love how you tell personal anecdotes with your recipes. This sounds easy enough and my husband usually mans the grill, a win for me.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 14, 2016 at 6:53 PM

      It’s always a plus to have a grill-master! Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Boastful Food says

    August 12, 2016 at 9:01 PM

    “He don’t eat no meat! It’s okay, we make lamb!” Love that movie and these mouth-watering kebabs.

    Reply
  12. Marilyn says

    August 12, 2016 at 8:16 PM

    I love the herbs that you used to marinade the lambs!! It looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 12, 2016 at 9:03 PM

      thank you Marilyn!

      Reply
  13. Shelma says

    August 12, 2016 at 6:36 PM

    Oooh my husband would love this! He is loves lambs! Can’t wait to show him this recipe!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 12, 2016 at 9:00 PM

      I’m glad Shelma!

      Reply
  14. veggiesdontbite says

    August 12, 2016 at 6:21 PM

    Rosemary and mint are some of my favorite herbs! I don’t eat meat, but I love coating my veggies like this and grilling them. Such great flavor and way better than plain!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 12, 2016 at 9:01 PM

      The marinade works well for anything!

      Reply
  15. Lisa says

    August 12, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    This looks fantastic! We don’t typically eat lamb, but you sure make me want to try it soon!

    Reply
  16. Nupur Mehra says

    August 12, 2016 at 12:09 PM

    I am a vegetarian, but your recipe is making me so hungry right now. The pictures are very tempting.

    Glad I came across to your blog through FBC 🙂 See you around

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 12, 2016 at 12:49 PM

      Wow! I never thought I could tempt a vegetarian with a meat dish. Glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  17. Sue/theviewfromgreatisland says

    August 12, 2016 at 11:44 AM

    My mouth is watering — your photos are so great, I want lamb skewers asap, and I haven’t even had my morning coffee!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 12, 2016 at 12:48 PM

      Have the coffee first, Sue! Then we’ll eat the lamb!

      Reply
  18. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says

    August 12, 2016 at 11:32 AM

    We love lamb here too! That looks like a great herb rub. I can almost taste it now! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 12, 2016 at 11:34 AM

      Amazing what fresh ingredients can do, right AnneMarie?

      Reply
  19. safira says

    August 12, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    These look awesome! Delicious recipe

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 12, 2016 at 11:33 AM

      Thanks, Safira!

      Reply

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