Grilled Lamb and Fig Skewers With Mint-Pepper Glaze and Grilled

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 1
Grilled Lamb and Fig Skewers With Mint-Pepper Glaze and Grilled
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2/3 cup apricot jam
1/3 cup red wine vinegar ( can substitute white or cider vinegar )
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup of fresh mint , chopped
1 tablespoon whole cumin seed
1 tablespoon whole coriander seed
3 lbs boneless leg of lamb , fat trimmed , cut into 1-inch cubes
12 fresh figs , halved vertically ( if no fresh figs are available , reconstitute dried figs in boiling water )
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic , minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
30 1/2 inches metal skewers
2 eggplants , unpeeled , cut into 1-inch slices
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
376
Sugar
26g
Fat
14g
Grilled Lamb and Fig Skewers With Mint-Pepper Glaze and Grilled is a mouth-watering dish that is perfect for a summer dinner party. The dish combines sweet and spicy flavors of lamb, figs, and a blend of cumin and coriander seeds. To add a fresh and minty twist on the dish, the blend of mint and red pepper flakes give the lamb skewers an extra kick of flavor. The eggplant slices are brushed with olive oil and grilled to perfection, creating a subtly smoky flavor that balances well with the lamb and figs. In all, this recipe offers a balanced and satisfying meal that will leave you both happy and flabbergasted.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill.
2.Mix apricot jam, vinegar, red pepper flakes, lemon zest and fresh mint in a small bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture to serve as dipping sauce. Mix cumin and coriander seed on the same bowl and whisk until evenly mixed.
3.Thread lamb cubes onto skewers, alternating with half of figs.
4.Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add spice mixture and stir for another minute then remove from heat.
5.Brush skewers with glaze, season with salt and pepper and place on grill. Cook for approximately 6 minutes and flip over. Brush with glaze again and cook for another 6 minutes until lamb is cooked to medium doneness and figs are caramelized.
6.Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with eggplant slices brushed with olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled to your liking. Use remaining sauce as a dipping sauce for the lamb and fig skewers.

PROS

This recipe is a great way of cooking lamb, perfect for a summer day dinner party.
It is high in protein and fiber which are good for building bones and muscle strength.
The figs add sweetness and a different texture to the dish.
The eggplant is a great side dish and also contributes to a healthy diet.

CONS

The lamb skewers can be slightly expensive to make, and the recipe requires good grilling skills which may be difficult for inexperienced cooks to achieve the perfect doneness.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a great source of protein, Vitamin B12 and zinc which is good for building bones, and muscle strength. The figs offer antioxidants which are good for helping to prevent cancer. The eggplant is low in calories and high in fiber which is a great way of making sure your digestive system is running the best it can.

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