Lamb and Cucumber Kebabs With Feta Sauce |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 52 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The lamb is marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano. If you just want the sauce, here is the recipe, Feta Sauce. Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated |
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons) |
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
2 tablespoons fresh oregano |
3 1/2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes |
1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise then cut into 24 pieces |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup) |
4 ounces greek yogurt (1/2 cup) |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Combine oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and oregano; pour over lamb, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by putting all the ingredients in a food processor and pulsing until smooth; refrigerate until serving.
3. Heat grill for medium high heat.
4. Thread lamb and cucumbers on skewers finishing with a lemon wedge; there should be 8 skewers in total.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Grill 10 to 12 minutes in total, turning once.
7. Serve with sauce.
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