Bon Appetit Deliciously Light 2001

Skewered Lamb with Almond-Mint Pesto

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26 skewers


INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup slivered almonds (about 1 ounce) 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 ounced) 1 large garlic clove
1/3 cup (or more) extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/4 cups chopped fresh mint leaves 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 to 2-1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, excess fat trimmed, meat cut into 4x1x1/4-inch strips 26 (about bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained olive oil



1 Finely chop almonds, cheese and garlic in processor. Add 1/3 cup oil and process to form paste. Add mint and basil and process until well blended and smooth. Mix in more oil if necessary to loosen mixture. Season pesto with salt and pepper.
2 Preheat broiler. Broil lamb just until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter. Serve with pesto.

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