Brochettes of Lamb

Serve with harissa, a hot sauce sold in Middle-Eastern markets.

Yield:

8 servings (serving size: 1 brochette)

Ingredients

1. 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3. 2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
4. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
5. 3/4 teaspoon salt
6. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
7. 2 garlic cloves, minced
8. 3 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except the cooking spray in a large bowl. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours.
2. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
3. Thread lamb pieces onto each of 8 (8-inch) skewers. Lightly coat lamb with cooking spray. Place brochettes on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

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