Description
Lebanese kebabs sizzle with aromatic Middle Eastern spices, creating a mouthwatering blend of lamb, pine nuts, and fragrant herbs. Grilled to perfection, these skewers promise a delightful journey through traditional flavors you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground lamb
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup pine nuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend ground lamb with aromatic spices, creating a harmonious mixture that captures the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine. Incorporate finely diced onion, crushed garlic, and a symphony of spices including allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander.
- Gently toast pine nuts in a dry skillet until they release a golden, nutty fragrance, being careful not to burn them. Fold the toasted nuts into the lamb mixture with precision.
- Introduce freshly chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, mixing until the ingredients form a cohesive and well-integrated preparation.
- Prepare the grill, allowing it to reach a robust medium-high temperature that promises perfect caramelization.
- Carefully mold the seasoned lamb mixture around skewers, compressing the meat firmly to create elongated, uniform shapes that will cook evenly and maintain structural integrity.
- Position the skewers on the preheated grill, rotating periodically to ensure uniform cooking. Cook until the exterior develops a tantalizing char and the interior reaches a succulent, fully-cooked state.
- Transfer the aromatic skewers to a serving platter, accompanied by vibrant lemon wedges that will provide a bright, citrusy counterpoint to the rich, spiced lamb.
Notes
- Spice Blend Magic transforms ordinary ground lamb into a Middle Eastern flavor explosion with warming allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander.
- Toasting pine nuts beforehand releases their rich, nutty essence and adds delightful crunch to the meat mixture.
- Tight packing of lamb around skewers ensures solid kebabs that won’t crumble during grilling, maintaining perfect texture and presentation.
- Medium-high grill heat creates beautiful exterior char while keeping the interior juicy and tender.
- Fresh parsley provides bright, herbaceous notes that cut through the rich lamb’s intensity.
- Lemon wedges offer zesty citrus brightness, balancing the meat’s deep, complex spice profile and enhancing overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 463 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg