How to Make Summer Lamb Kabobs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time for firing up the grill and enjoying delicious, flavorful meals in the great outdoors. And one of the best ways to do that is by making some savory and succulent lamb kabobs. These Summer Lamb Kabobs are not only easy to prepare, but they are also bursting with the flavors of garlic, herbs, and a touch of lemon, making them the perfect dish for a warm summer evening.

What makes these kabobs so special is the way the flavors of the marinade infuse into the te...

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon crumbled dried sage
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 green bell peppers, cut into large chunks
  • 1 (10 ounce) package whole fresh mushrooms
  • 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 4 onions, quartered
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
  • ⅓ cup melted butter or margarine

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 32 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Place lamb in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, sage, and garlic. Pour over lamb, and mix to coat meat. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat outdoor grill for direct heat.
  • Add marinated lamb, fruit, and vegetables to stainless steel or bamboo skewers. Reserve some of the juice from pineapple chunks and cherries.
  • In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and splashes of juice from the pineapples and cherries to create a basting sauce.
  • Place skewers on preheated grill, and cook about 12 minutes, turning and brushing with butter sauce.
  • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 266mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 462mg