Ben Squires
Food & Wine

Barbequed lamb skewers

Fire up the BBQ, these lamb skewers are packed full of flavour and oh so easy to make.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  1. 12 fresh long rosemary sprigs (to use as skewers)
  2. 800g leg of lamb, cut into 3cm cubes
  3. 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  4. 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil  
  5. 1 lemon, finely grated and juiced
  6. 1 tablespoon honey

Method:

  1. Remove leaves from rosemary sprigs. Use a mortar and pestle to grind leaves. Add honey, garlic, oil, lemon rind and juice to make marinade.
  2. Thread lamb pieces onto rosemary skewers. Spread marinade over lamb. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat barbeque plate over medium to high heat. Grease plate and grill lamb for 8 to 10 minutes, turning to grill each side.  Serve with lemon wedges and a side salad.

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Tags:
lifestyle, food & wine, lamb, Barbeque