Middle Eastern Lamb Kabobs

Medium
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

½ tsp freshly-ground cumin

2

¼ cup red wine vinegar

3

¼ cup olive oil

4

1 tbsp cayenne pepper

5

1 tsp salt

6

1 tsp freshly-ground black pepper

7

1 Tbsp smoked paprika

8

4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced

9

1 pound (450 g) leg of lamb (shank end), cut into 1½ inch cubes

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Combine all ingredients except lamb in a gallon size zip-top bag. Add lamb cubes and toss to coat; refrigerate overnight to marinate.

2

The next day, drain lamb and discard marinade.

3

Thread 4 lamb cubes onto one skewer. Repeat until all lamb has been skewered.

4

Fire up a charcoal grill for 15 minutes. Add lamb and cook 8 minutes per side for medium rare.

15 minutes

5

Serve warm with couscous.

Notes
  • The vinegar will not turn the lamb into mush as it is not acidic enough to tenderize.