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Moroccan Lamb Kabobs

SUBMITTED BY: Rich Madigan PHOTO BY: Caroline C

"A magnificent sweet and spicy lamb recipe. You can increase cayenne and other spices to suit individual tastes. Serve in warm pita bread with mixed greens (try using some strongly flavored ones) and fresh herbs. Drizzle with a lemon and herb yogurt sauce or a tzatziki sauce."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 5 ounces goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3/4 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt to taste
  • coarsely ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together ground lamb, raisins, goat cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cayenne pepper, cumin, ground coriander, salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into approximately 6 even portions, and press around skewers.
  3. Place skewers on the grill. Cook approximately 4 minutes per side, or until the cheese has melted, the raisins are tender and lamb has reached desired doneness.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2004 by BAKINBETTY
Pretty good, but a little too spicy. The lamb doesn't need the mayo because lamb is already a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2005 by Caroline C
Not bad. I omitted the mayo because I thought it might be a little greasy. I also left out the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2005 by Alan Hollister
this turned out very good, but it seemed to make a LOT more than 6 kabobs. I followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2007 by Renae Sattazahn
WOW! I did everything just like the recipe said and didn't omit any ingredients. Also, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2006 by Gina S.
These were really good! I served them with homemade pita breads, tsaziki sauce, lettuce,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2006 by milehighchef
These were great! The recipe makes much more than 6 kabobs so for two people we cut the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2006 by OCEANAVE
These were very good. I served them with the Qabali rice (boil the rice for only 3-5... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by Hailey
Very tasty, it would be better w/ chicken or steak. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by FaizahB
Absolutely sensational. My husband who loves lamb couldn't resist taking thirds. The raisins... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by Crystal Mckissick