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Skewers of Marinated Crete Spring Lamb with Artichokes and Lemons

Special Occasions Mediterranean Diet Main Course Gluten Free

This dish is simple and elegant, whether you use the fresh lamb of spring or you’re grilling in the backyard on a hot summer evening. Be sure to marinate the lamb for at least 45 minutes, but the longer the lamb is marinated, the more tender and flavorful it will be. Serve over garlicky mashed potatoes.

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Prep Time:

1 hour 45 minutes

Yield:

Serves 6

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 386
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Sodium: 163 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 32 g
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Ingredients

2 pounds boneless lamb, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 head garlic, 4 cloves finely chopped

1 bunch fresh mint, coarsely chopped

1 bunch fresh parsley, coarsely chopped

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Freshly ground black pepper

Chopped zest of 1 lemon

2 lemons, thinly sliced

2 baby artichokes, cut into quarters

Sea salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the lamb, chopped garlic, mint, parsley, olive oil, pepper, and lemon zest in a shallow bowl. Mix well. Let marinate for at least 45 minutes, or up to 8 hours, in the refrigerator.
  2. Prepare a fire in a grill. Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Leaving at least 1 inch on each end of the skewer free, alternate pieces of lamb, sliced lemon, and artichoke onto each skewer. Lightly season with salt.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat until lamb is medium rare (about 4 minutes each side). Cut the remaining lemon (the one used for the zest) in half and squeeze juice over each skewer. Serve immediately.

Jesse Cool and Deanna Bayless for “The Oldways Table”

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