Spicy Lamb Shish Kebabs With Greek Pita Bread

UmmBinat's Note:

POSTED FOR RAMADAN TAG. Recipe by Grace Parisi on http://www.foodandwine.com

• Total Time: 1 hrs 36 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 6.0 kebobs

• ¼ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
• ¾ tablespoon hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil , plus more for brushing
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 lbs trimmed lean leg of lamb , cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 lb small zucchini , halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
• greek pita bread , warmed for serving

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt with the paprika, cumin, allspice, garlic and the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
2. Add the lamb and stir until evenly coated.
3. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
4. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Thread the lamb and zucchini onto 12 long metal skewers and brush with oil.
5. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
6. Grill the kebabs over moderately high heat, turning, until the lamb is browned outside and medium-rare inside, 6 minutes.
7. Serve the lamb kebabs with Warm Greek pita bread.

Reviews

[JoyfulCook]

Its an absolutely delightful meal full of flavour and so easy to prepare. we served it with garlic bread and a tossed salad, thanks for posting.

[CaliforniaJan]

This is a delicious dinner. Don't be afraid of the "spicy" in the title, it is not hot, but rather flavorful. Not big fans of pitas, we served the kebabs with a quinoa mixture topped with a little feta cheese and sauteed baby mushrooms. Very good!

[Mom2Rose]

Make My Recipe Tag#10: Delicious recipe!! Love the yogurt marinade for this with all the spices - wonderful!