Lemon-Garlic Shish Kabobs
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Lemon-Garlic Shish Kabobs
Yield
Makes 6 servings (2 kabobs each)
Ingredients
| 1-1/2 | pounds well-trimmed boneless lamb leg, cubed |
| 1/4 | cup olive oil |
| 2 | tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
| 4 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 2 | tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 | teaspoon black pepper |
| 1 | red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 | small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 | yellow squash, cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 | small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges |
| 8 | ounces large fresh button mushrooms, wiped clean and stems trimmed |
| Fresh oregano sprigs for garnish |
Preparation
- Place lamb in large resealable food storage bag. Combine oil, juice, garlic, chopped oregano, salt and black pepper in glass measuring cup; pour over lamb in bag. Close bag securely; turn to coat. Marinate lamb in refrigerator 1 to 4 hours, turning once.
- Prepare grill for direct cooking.
- Drain lamb, reserving marinade. Alternately thread lamb, bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, onion and mushrooms onto 12 (10-inch) metal skewers;* brush both sides with reserved marinade.
- Place kabobs on grid. Grill, on covered grill, over medium-hot coals 6 minutes. Turn; continue to grill, covered, 5 to 7 minutes for medium or until desired doneness is reached. Garnish, if desired. Serve hot.
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