lamb skewers with lemon

spiedini di agnello al limone


4 servings

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 6 to 8 metal skewers.

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh marjoram
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
 

Instructions

Heat oven to broil. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil.

In a large bowl, whisk together zest and juice of lemon, oil, sugar, marjoram and thyme; add lamb and stir well to combine. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Thread lamb onto skewers and arrange skewers on pan. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle marinade over the top.

Broil lamb, turning once, to medium-rare, about 6 minutes.

August 2008

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