How to Make Armenian Shish Kabob - A Step-by-Step Guide

Armenian cuisine is filled with rich flavors and traditional dishes that have been passed down through generations. One such dish is the Armenian Shish Kabob, a classic grilled meat dish that is perfect for summertime cookouts and gatherings with family and friends.

The key to a delicious Armenian Shish Kabob lies in the marination of the meat. The combination of herbs and spices creates a mouthwatering flavor that is hard to resist. Whether it's made with lamb, beef, or chicken, the ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 large onions, peeled, cut into 8 wedges each
  • 2 large green bell peppers, cut into 8 wedges each
  • 12 mushrooms, stems removed
  • 2 large tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 18 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 1 hr 18 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, wine, and garlic; season with salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaf. Toss lamb with marinade until evenly combined, then pour into a resealable plastic bag, and marinate in refrigerator at least 24 hours.
  • Position oven rack to its top setting and set oven to broil.
  • Remove lamb from marinade and thread onto metal skewers; reserve marinade. Thread onion wedges, green peppers, and mushrooms onto separate metal skewers. Brush vegetables with reserved marinade.
  • Broil the skewers on a broiler pan, turning frequently. Cook onions for 12 minutes, lamb for 10 minutes, green pepper for 7 minutes, and the mushrooms for 3 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove skewers from ingredients and set aside. Reassemble skewers, alternating lamb, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Place onto broiler pan and brush again with marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Broil skewers again to finish cooking, turning frequently until the lamb is medium-rare and the vegetables begin to blacken in spots, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    384 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 59mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 648mg