Great Garlic Recipes/1997

Lamb Brochettes with Plums

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 (2 kabobs each) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 teaspoons cumin, divided 5 medium garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1-1/2 pounds leg of lamb, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 fresh plums, cut into wedges



1 To prepare marinade, combine cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, curry powder, red pepper and black pepper in large nonreactive bowl. Add lamb and toss well. Cover with plastic wrap; marinate lamb in refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight. Drain lamb; reserve marinade.
2 Starting with lamb, alternately thread 4 lamb cubes and 4 plum wedges onto metal skewers. Brush with reserved marinade; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon cumin and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3 Prepare coals for grilling or preheat broiler and cook, turning skewers occasionally, until lamb is medium-rare, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the brochettes to a serving platter or individual plates.

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