LEG OF LAMB AND OLIVE SKEWERS

By akselden

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 1b. lamb leg meat, cut into 6 dozen
• 1 1/2 "-thick , bite-sized pieces
• 1 1/3 C. fresh lemon juice
• 3 T. olive oil
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp Hungarian paprika
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Several grindings fresh black pepper
• 24 small green olives, pitted

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, mix together all ingredients, except olives, Let stand at least 20 minutes (or chill several hours)

Pre-soak short wooden skewers in warm water at least 20 minutes, Pierce 3 pieces of lamb and 1 olive onto each skewer.

Grill skewers until lamb is browned outside, but still tender with some pink inside.